Earl Grey Shortbread
Delightful Earl Grey shortbread cookies that blend rich butteriness with subtle floral notes, perfect for tea time or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon loose Earl Grey tea or 2 tea bags, ground
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Creaming together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the ground Earl Grey tea, flour, salt, and vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Mix until the dough comes together. Use your hands if necessary!
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into desired shapes and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack and enjoy!
Notes
For stronger Earl Grey flavor, add an extra teaspoon of ground tea. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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