These Earl Grey Sugar Cookies are delicate, lightly floral, and not overly sweet. Inspired by classic Earl Grey cookies, this version leans more botanical with the addition of lavender and rose hips, creating a softer, more aromatic flavor. They’re meant for slow moments and pair especially well with coffee or tea.

This recipe is part of my 12 Days of Cookies series, a holiday collection focused on classic cookies with thoughtful twists.

Watch the process


earl grey sugar cookies

ingredients


  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (99g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp countess grey tea leaves (or earl grey with 1 tsp dried lavender and 1 tsp dried rosehips), ground with morter and pestle, then sifted
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar, for rolling

Directions


  1. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  2. Melt butter in microwave with the ground tea leaves. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, stand mixer, or whisk, beat butter mixture together with sugar until fully combined. Do not overmix at this step. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until thoroughly combined.
  5. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Using a 1 1/2 tbsp cookie scoop, roll dough into balls then roll in sugar and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes


  • These cookies become more fragrant after resting for a few hours.
  • Grinding the botanicals finely prevents any gritty texture.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days.

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