Description
Delightful sugar cookies infused with the aromatic flavors of Earl Grey tea, perfect for pairing with your favorite tea.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves (finely crushed)
- 1 tablespoon bergamot oil or extract
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and bergamot oil/extract until incorporated.
- Gradually add in the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the finely crushed Earl Grey tea leaves.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh tea leaves instead of dried. If you’re out of bergamot oil, substitute with lemon extract.