Description
Earl Grey Sugar Cookies are a refined twist on classic sugar cookies, combining the fragrant aroma of Earl Grey tea and citrusy bergamot with a rich, tender, plant-based buttery dough. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies offer a perfect balance of tea-infused sweetness and a soft crumb, ideal for cozy moments or sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves (natural), crushed
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Instructions
- Infuse the Butter: Gently warm the plant-based butter and add the crushed Earl Grey tea leaves, allowing the mixture to infuse and extract aromatic flavors. This step ensures a distinctive tea essence throughout the cookies.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: While the butter cools, sift together the all-purpose flour, natural baking powder, salt, and lemon zest in a large bowl to evenly distribute ingredients and achieve a light texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the infused butter and granulated sugar until creamy and fluffy. Then add plant-based milk and natural vanilla extract to create a smooth, flavorful base.
- Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and maintain a tender texture.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. This allows flavors to develop and makes rolling easier.
- Shape and Bake: Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness, cut into desired shapes, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are slightly golden.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality Earl Grey tea leaves ground just before use for best flavor.
- Mix ingredients only until combined to keep cookies tender.
- Chill dough thoroughly for easier handling and enhanced flavor melding.
- Roll dough evenly for uniform baking and to prevent burning.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Cookies can be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months; thaw and warm briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Earl Grey, sugar cookies, plant-based, vegan, tea infused, citrus, bergamot, dessert, snack
