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Lavender Earl Grey Cookies

Elegant buttery cookies infused with Earl Grey tea and lavender, lightly sweet with a delicate floral glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Earl Grey tea finely ground
  • 1 tsp culinary lavender crushed
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, ground Earl Grey tea, lavender, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and lemon zest.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough forms.
  5. Chill dough for 1 hour.
  6. Roll dough into balls, place on baking sheets, and flatten slightly.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire rack.
  8. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Use culinary-grade lavender sparingly to avoid overpowering flavor.