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Lavender Earl Grey Tea Cookies

These cookies (or biscuits!) can be made in less than an hour and are perfect for eating alongside a nice warm cup of tea.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 75

Ingredients
  

  • cups flour (155 g)
  • ¼ tsp salt (1.5 g)
  • 2-3 tbsp Earl Grey tea (two teabags for lighter flavor, three for stronger flavor)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (113 g, can use vegan alternative)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar (icing sugar, 30 g)
  • 2 tbsp lavender syrup (30 ml)

Equipment

  • 1 Stand or hand mixer
  • 2 Bowls for mixing
  • 1 Whisk or fork for mixing
  • Plastic wrap
  • 1-2 Baking sheet(s)
  • Parchment paper
  • 1 Wire rack (optional)

Method
 

  1. Combine the flour, salt, and tea. Depending on which brand of tea you use, you may want to grind the tea leaves further before adding.
  2. Using a stand or hand mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Then, add the lavender syrup and mix until well combined.
  3. Slowly add the dry ingredients, mixing continuously until a dough forms. If dough is too crumbly, you can add water a teaspoon at a time until dough can be loosely formed into a ball (slight crumble is expected).
  4. Roll the dough into a log shape, approximately 1½-2 inches in diameter (4-5cm). Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350℉ (180°C / 160°C fan). Slice cookie dough into ¼ in (just over ½ cm) slices. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and place cookies on sheet with at least 1 inch of space in between (~2.5 cm).
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.