Delicate Earl Grey Lavender Shortbread Cookies
These delicate shortbread cookies combine the fragrant flavors of Earl Grey tea and culinary lavender for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for afternoon tea or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Measure 2 tablespoons of loose Earl Grey tea and grind them finely using a food processor or mortar and pestle.
- Ensure your unsalted butter is at room temperature, softened but not melted.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, ground Earl Grey tea leaves, dried lavender, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick and cut into shapes or press into a log and slice into ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick rounds.
- Place the shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Bake the cookies for 18-20 minutes until edges are just turning golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use softened but not melted butter for best texture. Grind tea leaves finely to avoid rough texture. Chill dough before baking to prevent spreading. Watch baking time closely to avoid drying out cookies. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For vegan, use vegan butter and flax egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Earl Grey, lavender, shortbread cookies, tea time, homemade treats, floral cookies, buttery cookies