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Earl Grey Cookies

Earl Grey Cookies: Delightful Tea-Infused Chewy Treats

These Earl Grey Cookies are delightful chewy treats infused with aromatic bergamot flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 121
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened; substitute with margarine for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 large eggs can use a flax egg as a vegan substitute
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract try almond extract for a different twist
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder can use baking soda, adjusting quantity
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt kosher salt can replace table salt for better taste
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour whole wheat flour can be used for a nutty flavor
  • 3 teaspoons Earl Grey tea leaves use loose leaf or approx. 3 tea bags
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar can replace with low-sugar or alternative sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice lime juice can serve as a substitute

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Earl Grey Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, along with vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour and fold in Earl Grey tea leaves until blended.
  5. Using a cookie scoop, portion dough into 1½ tablespoon balls, spaced 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are puffed and barely golden at the edges; let cool slightly.
  7. Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth to prepare glaze.
  8. Dip cooled cookies in lemon glaze, allowing excess to drip off, and place on a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing the dough and consider chilling if it is too soft.

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