Description
Lavender Earl Grey Cookies are a beautifully aromatic treat that combines the floral notes of lavender with the classic flavor of Earl Grey tea. These cookies offer a delightful chewy texture, making them perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a tea party or enjoying a quiet afternoon snack. With their stunning presentation, especially when topped with blue cornflower petals, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to make and versatile, this recipe is perfect for gifting or simply indulging yourself.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon finely ground Earl Grey tea
- ½ teaspoon culinary-grade lavender
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- blue cornflower petals (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground Earl Grey tea, lavender, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet with space between each cookie and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg