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Lavender Earl Grey Sugar Cookies

Delightful and fragrant cookies made with Earl Grey tea and lavender, perfect for snacking or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Best if at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Flavoring Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp culinary lavender
  • 2 bags Earl Grey tea Contents need to be ground into a fine powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Grind the lavender and the contents of the Earl Grey tea bags into a fine powder, then add to the butter mixture along with the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining until a dough forms.
  7. Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just golden.
  2. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack for the best texture.

Notes

These cookies can be made healthier by swapping butter for applesauce or reducing sugar. They also work well in meal prep by freezing the dough or baked cookies.