The Magic of Earl Grey Cookies for Breakfast
These buttery Earl Grey cookies are infused with finely ground tea leaves for a delicate citrus-floral twist on the classic shortbread. Perfect for pairing with your morning brew or impressing at brunch, they're elegant, easy to make, and beloved worldwide.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Silicone spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Plastic wrap
- Wire cooling rack
- Spice grinder or mortar & pestle
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- ½ cup Powdered sugar
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Ground Earl Grey tea
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp Fine sea salt
- ½ tsp (Optional) Lemon zest
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add vanilla & ground, Earl Grey, mixing until blended.
- Whisk flour and salt separately, then combine with the wet mixture to form a dough.
- Chill dough (30–45 minutes) wrapped in plastic.
- Slice chilled dough into ¼-inch rounds and place on a lined baking sheet.
- The baking time should be at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until the edges turn light brown.
- The finished dish needs to cool down on a wire rack both for serving and preserving.