Imagine a cookie that transports you to an elegant British tea room with just one bite - our Earl Grey Cookies with Lemon Glaze are about to revolutionize your baking game! These aren't your ordinary cookies; they're a delicate dance of aromatic tea-infused shortbread and bright, zesty lemon glaze that will make your taste buds sing. Whether you're a tea enthusiast, a baking adventurer, or simply someone who loves extraordinary treats, this recipe promises to elevate your dessert experience from mundane to magnificent.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: British
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a small bowl, combine the Earl Grey tea leaves with the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well to ensure the tea leaves are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg to the butter and sugar mixture, and continue to mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of each cookie using a spoon or a piping bag for a more decorative touch.
- Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving or storing the cookies.
- Enjoy your delicious Earl Grey cookies with lemon glaze, perfect for tea time or as a sweet treat any time of the day!
Tips
- • Use fresh, high-quality Earl Grey tea leaves for the most intense flavor profile • Ensure butter is truly softened (but not melted) for the perfect cookie texture • Crush tea leaves slightly before mixing to release more aromatic oils • Don't overmix the dough - this keeps cookies tender and prevents toughness • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking • Let cookies cool completely before glazing to prevent runny, messy finish • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days • For extra elegance, consider using a fine-mesh sieve when drizzling lemon glaze
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
