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Chewy Earl Grey Sugar Cookies with Lemon Glaze

A stack of delicious earl grey cookies topped with white glaze, lemon drizzle, and bright yellow lemon zest.
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Make these soft, chewy Earl Grey sugar cookies infused with bergamot flavor. A simple recipe perfect for afternoon tea treats, finished with a bright lemon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves (from about 4 tea bags)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Mix in the finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Roll the chilled dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look soft for a chewy texture.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. While cookies cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more lemon juice for a thinner glaze.
  12. Drizzle or spread the lemon glaze over the cooled cookies. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • For the best bergamot flavor, use high-quality Earl Grey tea bags or loose leaf tea. Grind the tea leaves finely using a spice grinder or food processor until they resemble coarse flour.
  • If you prefer a crispier cookie, bake for 12-14 minutes.
  • Substitute the lemon glaze with a simple vanilla glaze for a less tart finish.

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