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Savory Earl Grey Tea Cookies Recipe with Zesty Lemon Glaze

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These savory Earl Grey tea cookies infused with bergamot and topped with a zesty lemon glaze offer a unique, buttery, and crumbly treat perfect for tea time or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves, finely ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for glaze)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or water (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Soften butter to room temperature. Grind Earl Grey tea leaves finely.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground Earl Grey tea leaves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls about 1.5 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball to about 1/2 inch thickness.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  8. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  9. Prepare lemon glaze by whisking powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk or water until smooth and pourable.
  10. Once cookies are cool, drizzle or brush lemon glaze on top. Let glaze set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use softened butter, not melted, for best texture. Grind tea leaves finely to avoid gritty bits. Chill dough 10-15 minutes if too soft to shape. Adjust lemon juice in glaze to taste. Dough can be made ahead and chilled up to 2 days.

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Keywords: Earl Grey cookies, lemon glaze, tea time cookies, savory cookies, buttery cookies, easy cookie recipe

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