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Fragrant Earl Grey Tea Cookies
Crispy and delicately flavored with a fragrant tea, and a hint of orange zest, these Earl Grey Tea Cookies are unique and amazing!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 27 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 147 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves (approx 8 tea bags)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, s, 2 sticks
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, tea leaves, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, and set aside.
- In a food processor, blitz the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and orange zest and pulse to just combine.
- Add the flour mixture and pulse to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a lightly floured surface and roll into two logs, about 2 inch in diameter.
- Wrap the logs in plastic wrap, and chill for at least an hour.
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper, OR use a baking stone.
- Slice the cookies 1/8 inch thick and place on the cookie sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Bake 14 to 16 minutes - the edges should lightly brown around the edges only (don't overbake!)
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
147kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
247IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 247IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.