Description
Delightful chewy cookies infused with the aromatic essence of Earl Grey tea and bright lemon zest, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Earl Grey tea leaves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, tea leaves, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about two tablespoons each) and then roll in the extra sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened and do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies chewy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg