Description
These Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat with a hint of tea flavor and a buttery, crumbly texture. Perfect for tea time or as a special homemade gift.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves (from about 4 tea bags)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground Earl Grey tea, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll and cut: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into rounds or desired shapes and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill and bake: Chill the cookies on the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before baking. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden.
- Cool: Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweet finishing touch, drizzle cooled cookies with a simple glaze or dip them in white chocolate.
- These cookies pair beautifully with tea and make elegant gifts.
