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Soft Earl Grey Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Soft Earl Grey Sugar Cookies combine the delicate floral notes of Earl Grey tea with a tender, buttery texture. Infused with tea leaves in the butter, these cookies offer a unique twist on classic sugar cookies, perfect for tea lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike. They’re easy to prepare, chilled for optimal texture, and baked until just golden for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth finish.

Ingredients

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Dry ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) table salt or fine sea salt

Wet ingredients:

  • ½ cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons (10 g) Earl Grey tea leaves (about 3 tea bags)
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (55 g) light or dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon (4 g) vanilla extract or paste
  • 1 large egg, room temperature

For rolling:

  • 4 tablespoons (48 g) granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Infuse Butter: Add ½ cup unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves into a saucepan over low heat and melt together. Alternatively, melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second bursts. Allow the infused butter to cool completely to prevent cooking the egg in later steps.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, use a silicone spatula to combine the cooled Earl Grey-infused butter with ½ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup packed light or dark brown sugar until evenly mixed and smooth.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in 1 large room temperature egg and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract or paste until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt to the wet mixture. Stir until no dry spots remain and the dough comes together uniformly.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 to 60 minutes or up to 2 days for enhanced texture and flavor development. For easier handling, pre-scoop the dough into balls, line them up on parchment paper, and chill.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  7. Roll Dough in Sugar: Place 4 tablespoons granulated sugar in a small bowl or plate. Using a cookie scoop, portion dough (2-3 tablespoons each), roll each ball in granulated sugar until thoroughly coated, and place them spaced 3-4 inches apart on the prepared trays.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden and the centers are set but still soft. Avoid overbaking to maintain softness.
  9. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
  10. Optional Shaping: For perfectly round cookies, gently press a large circular cutter or mug on warm cookies in a circular motion after baking. This is purely for presentation and can be skipped if preferred.

Notes

  • Baking tip: Weighing ingredients ensures precision. Use a kitchen scale for the best results, especially when measuring flour.
  • Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
  • Freezing Instructions: Freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Cookie dough balls can also be frozen for 3 months; bake them from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the bake time.
  • Reheating: Thaw frozen baked cookies for about 10 minutes at room temperature or warm them in the microwave in 10-second intervals until soft.

Keywords: Earl Grey cookies, sugar cookies, tea-infused cookies, soft cookies, homemade cookies, dessert, afternoon tea treats

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