Earl Grey Infused Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Earl Grey tea with these exquisite Earl Grey Infused Shortbread Cookies. Perfectly buttery and fragrant, these cookies are a wonderful treat to accompany your afternoon tea or coffee. The aroma of bergamot combined with the rich shortbread creates a harmonious balance that will leave your taste buds wanting more. This recipe yields a generous batch of cookies, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family during special gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift.
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Servings
67
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
2 cups (none)
sugar
1/2 cup (none)
confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup (none)
Earl Grey tea leaves
2 tablespoons (from approximately 6 tea bags, finely ground)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
water
1 teaspoon (none)
unsalted butter
1 cup (cut into pieces, cold)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a food processor, combine the flour, both sugars, salt, and Earl Grey tea leaves. Pulse until the tea leaves are finely ground and evenly mixed with the dry ingredients.
3
Add the vanilla extract, water, and cold unsalted butter pieces to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
4
Transfer the dough onto a clean surface and divide it in half. Roll each half into a log approximately 12 inches long.
5
Wrap each log in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the dough firm up and makes it easier to slice.
6
Once chilled, remove the logs from the refrigerator and slice them into 1/3-inch thick rounds.
7
Arrange the sliced cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or foil, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned.
9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
4.4g
Fat
5.3g
Carbs
0.7g
Protein
1.7g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Earl Grey Infused Shortbread Cookies?
They are buttery, fragrant shortbread cookies infused with finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves, offering a harmonious balance of rich butter and citrusy bergamot flavor.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
The recipe requires 8 ingredients: flour, sugar, confectioners' sugar, Earl Grey tea leaves, salt, vanilla extract, water, and unsalted butter.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
How much Earl Grey tea is needed?
You will need 2 tablespoons of tea leaves, which is approximately the contents of 6 tea bags.
Do I need to grind the tea leaves?
Yes, the tea leaves should be pulsed in a food processor with the dry ingredients until they are finely ground.
Should the butter be cold or at room temperature?
The recipe specifically calls for cold unsalted butter cut into pieces.
What equipment is used to mix the dough?
A food processor is used to combine the ingredients and pulse them into a cohesive dough.
How long should the dough be chilled?
The dough logs should be wrapped in plastic and chilled in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Why does the dough need to be refrigerated?
Chilling helps the dough firm up, which makes it much easier to slice into clean rounds.
How thick should the cookie slices be?
The dough logs should be sliced into rounds approximately 1/3-inch thick.
How far apart should the cookies be placed on the baking sheet?
Arrange the sliced cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
What is the total baking time?
The cookies take about 12 minutes to bake, or until the edges are lightly browned.
What should I line the baking sheets with?
You can use parchment paper or aluminum foil to line your baking sheets.
How long should the cookies cool on the tray?
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to wire racks.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 67 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cookie has approximately 4.4g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
Each cookie contains 5.3g of carbohydrates.
Is there protein in these shortbread cookies?
Yes, there is approximately 0.7g of protein per cookie.
How much sugar is in one cookie?
There is approximately 1.7g of sugar per cookie.
What types of sugar are used in the recipe?
The recipe uses both regular granulated sugar and confectioners' sugar.
Is this a good recipe for gifting?
Yes, because this recipe yields a generous batch and has an exquisite flavor, it is ideal for homemade gifts.
Can I serve these with tea?
Absolutely, these cookies are a wonderful accompaniment to afternoon tea or coffee.
What gives the cookies their citrus scent?
The bergamot found in the Earl Grey tea leaves provides the signature fragrant citrus aroma.
How long should the dough logs be rolled?
Divide the dough in half and roll each portion into a log approximately 12 inches long.
What is the preparation for the butter?
The butter should be cold and cut into small pieces before being added to the food processor.
Does this recipe include salt?
Yes, it includes 1/2 teaspoon of salt to balance the flavors.
Is vanilla extract used in this recipe?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract is added to the dough.
What is the texture of these cookies?
They have a rich, buttery, and crumbly shortbread texture.
How much flour is needed?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of flour.
Is water added to the dough?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of water is used to help bind the dough in the food processor.