Earl Grey Cookies
These buttery and aromatic Earl Grey cookies are infused with the floral and citrusy essence of Earl Grey tea, creating a delightful tea-time treat. With a crisp yet melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies pair perfectly with a warm cup of tea or coffee. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious!
- Author: hillary
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves (finely ground)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Prepare the Earl Grey Tea
- Finely grind the Earl Grey tea leaves using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
Make the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the ground Earl Grey tea, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour, stirring until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Shape and Chill
- Roll the dough into a log (about 2 inches in diameter) or flatten it for cut-out cookies.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Bake the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the chilled dough into ¼-inch rounds or cut out shapes.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges turn golden.
Cool and Serve
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy as-is, or drizzle with a light glaze for extra sweetness!
Notes
For a stronger tea flavor, increase the amount of ground tea leaves.
A lemon glaze pairs beautifully with these cookies.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Earl Grey cookies, tea cookies, shortbread cookies, easy cookie recipe, tea-infused cookies