Description
Delightful lavender earl grey cookies blend British tea elegance with delicate floral notes, creating a sophisticated sweet treat. Crisp edges and aromatic undertones will transport you to a charming French patisserie with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks/226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (90 grams) powdered sugar
Tea and Herb Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons loose-leaf Earl Grey tea (or 2 tea bags)
- ½ teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely ground
Seasoning and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 12 tablespoons (180 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Meticulously sift together flour, finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves, lavender, and salt in a medium mixing vessel, creating a fragrant dry blend that will form the foundation of these delicate cookies.
- Using an electric mixer, whip softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture transforms into a cloud-like, airy consistency, integrating vanilla extract to enhance the aromatic profile.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the butter combination, stirring with minimal agitation to prevent toughening the delicate dough, stopping precisely when ingredients harmonize.
- Partition the dough into two equal segments, carefully molding each into a cylindrical shape approximately 2 inches thick, then encase completely in plastic wrap for thorough chilling.
- Allow the wrapped dough logs to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes, ensuring optimal texture and enhanced flavor development.
- Calibrate the oven to 350F, preparing baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent potential sticking.
- Extract chilled dough and slice into precise 1/4-inch medallions, positioning them strategically across the prepared baking surfaces with gentle spacing.
- Transfer cookies to the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until edges acquire a delicate golden hue, signaling perfect doneness.
- Permit cookies to rest momentarily on baking sheets, allowing initial cooling, then transition to wire racks for complete temperature equalization.
- Optional: Craft a luminous lemon glaze by whisking powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice and zest, creating a bright, tangy complement to the herbaceous cookie base.
- Once fully cooled, either drizzle or generously spread the lemon glaze, transforming these cookies into an elegant teatime treat.
- Store in an airtight container, preserving freshness for up to five days, ready to be savored alongside a steaming cup of complementary tea.
Notes
- Grind tea leaves and lavender finely to ensure even distribution and prevent large chunks in the cookie dough.
- Use high-quality, fresh Earl Grey tea leaves for the most vibrant flavor profile.
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape during baking.
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative that keeps the delicate texture intact.
- Adjust sugar levels slightly lower for those watching sugar intake without compromising cookie’s delightful taste.
- Roll dough logs in chopped pistachios or dried lavender buds before slicing for added texture and visual appeal.
- Customize glaze by using different citrus zests like orange or bergamot to complement the Earl Grey tea notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg