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Earl Grey Sugar Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Indulgent Earl Grey Sugar Cookies with Lemon Glaze Bliss

Delight in these Earl Grey Sugar Cookies with Lemon Glaze, a perfect fusion of floral and citrus flavors for an elevated cookie experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for the best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Enhances browning and contributes to fluffiness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor, bringing depth to cookies.
  • 2 tablespoons Loose Earl Grey Tea Infuses the dough with floral bergamot flavors.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Use room temperature butter for optimal creaming.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Adds moisture and depth of flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Ensure it's at room temperature for even mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider almond extract for a different twist.
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze nicely.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed juice offers the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Infuses the glaze with additional citrus aroma.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Prepare Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and loose Earl Grey tea until well combined.
Cream Butter and Sugars
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and sugars on medium speed until creamy and light in color.
Incorporate Egg and Vanilla
  1. Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, blend until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mix just until combined.
Chill Dough
  1. Portion the dough into balls, place on a baking sheet, cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
Bake Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough chills. Bake chilled dough balls for 11-12 minutes until edges are golden.
Glaze Cookies
  1. Whisk together powdered sugar with lemon juice, drizzle over the warm cookies after cooling for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For best results, ensure to chill the dough to maintain shape. Drizzle glaze while cookies are warm for better absorption.

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