Earl Grey Sugar Cookies
Bake soft, chewy Earl Grey Sugar Cookies with a tangy lemon glaze! Perfect for tea lovers – easy, elegant, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 180 g 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Earl Grey tea bag or 1 tbsp loose tea leaves, finely ground
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 115 g ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 150 g ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 120 g 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice adjust to preferred consistency
- 1 tsp lemon zest optional for extra zing
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes with an electric mixer).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir on low until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Shape and Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet, spaced 5 cm apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden, but centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
Make the Lemon Glaze:
- Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using) in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust thickness with more lemon juice or powdered sugar.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Let the glaze set for 15–20 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 14g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Potassium: 30mg
- Calcium: 5mg
- Iron: 0.3mg