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Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful cookies with a buttery texture and aromatic Earl Grey tea, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons loose Earl Grey tea (or 2 crushed tea bags)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, crushed Earl Grey tea, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar blend until just combined.
  5. Incorporate the vanilla extract, shape the dough into a log, wrap it in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg