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Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

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Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies are delicate, buttery tea-infused treats that combine the fragrant aroma of Earl Grey tea with a classic shortbread texture. Made with simple ingredients and prepared in just a few easy steps using a food processor, these cookies are perfect for gifting or enjoying alongside your favorite cup of tea.

Ingredients

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Shortbread Dough

  • 10 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Earl Grey extract (or vanilla extract for a creamy shortbread)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare dough: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the room temperature unsalted butter, icing sugar, all-purpose flour, fine sea salt, finely ground Earl Grey leaves, and Earl Grey extract (or vanilla extract if preferred). Pulse the mixture until a cohesive dough forms.
  2. Shape dough logs: Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a log approximately 1 ½ to 2 inches in diameter.
  3. Chill dough: Wrap each dough log tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This helps the dough firm up for easier slicing and better cookie shape.
  4. Preheat oven: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  5. Slice cookies: Using a sharp knife, slice the chilled dough logs into cookies about ¼ to ½ inch thick.
  6. Arrange on baking sheet: Place the cut cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced at least 1 inch apart to allow even baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 9 to 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are just barely golden.
  8. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For a floral variation, use Earl Grey Lavender tea and replace vanilla extract with lavender extract to intensify the lavender flavor.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of lemon or orange zest to the dough for a refreshing citrus Earl Grey twist.

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