Earl Grey Cookies Recipe

Tea Cookies Done Right

These Earl Grey cookies are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of hot tea for an afternoon treat. A light dusting of confectioner's sugar and cinnamon makes these herbal, citrus-y cookies simply to die for. We love the bright citrus notes Earl Grey lends our cookies, but one could even experiment and try a different type of tea to create these cookies. The spices in the batter lend an extra boost of flavor, so be sure to select a tea that will compliment the depth and warmth of cardamom and cinnamon. Maybe even a Masala Chai would work. Whatever tea you choose, these tea cookies are the perfect treat!

Ingredients

• ​​1 Earl Grey tea bag
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

• Place tea bag in a 1-cup glass measuring cup. Add boiling water; steep 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bag. Cool completely.
• Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and cooled tea. In another bowl, whisk flour, half the cinnamon, cardamom and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
• Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass.
• Bake 6-8 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Mix confectioners' sugar and remaining cinnamon. Dust cookies with cinnamon mixture.
• Enjoy!