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Lavender Earl Grey Sugar Cookies

Delightful sugar cookies with floral notes of lavender and the bergamot flavor of Earl Grey tea.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp culinary lavender
  • 2 Earl Grey tea bags
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Salt
  • Baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Grind the lavender and the contents of the Earl Grey tea bags into a fine powder, then add to the butter mixture along with the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining until a dough forms.
  7. Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just golden.
  9. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack for the best texture.

Notes

Serve with tea or coffee. Cookies can be dusted with powdered sugar for decoration.

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Keywords: cookies, lavender, Earl Grey, dessert, baking