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Soft Chewy Earl Grey Sugar Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Three stacked, soft earl grey cookies topped with dripping white glaze and yellow lemon zest.
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Make these soft, chewy Earl Grey sugar cookies infused with real tea flavor. They are easy to prepare and topped with a bright lemon glaze, perfect for an elegant tea time treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves (from about 4 tea bags)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out desired shapes. Place cookies on the prepared sheets.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more lemon juice for a thinner one.
  11. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or dip the tops in the lemon glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality loose leaf Earl Grey tea or tea bags containing whole leaves. Grind the tea very finely using a spice grinder or food processor.
  • If you prefer a less intense tea flavor, reduce the ground tea to 2 tablespoons.
  • These cookies are excellent for afternoon tea or as gourmet cookie recipes.

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