Lavender Earl Grey Sugar Cookies
Delightful cookies infused with floral notes and hints of Earl Grey tea, perfect for a cozy afternoon treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp culinary lavender
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Salt (a pinch)
- Baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Prepare the Earl Grey tea by steeping the tea bags and mixing with lavender.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently.
- Fold in the lavender and tea mixture until combined.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute butter with coconut oil and egg with a flax egg. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lavender Cookies, Earl Grey, Sugar Cookies, Baking, Dessert