Earl Grey Lemon Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Tender sugar cookies infused with fragrant Earl Grey tea and bright lemon zest, perfect for afternoon tea or a sweet snack.

# List of Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

04 - 2 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves (from about 4 tea bags)

05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

06 - 1 cup granulated sugar

07 - 1 large egg

08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

09 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

11 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground Earl Grey tea leaves in a medium bowl.

03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.

04 - Mix in egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.

05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until dough comes together.

06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in granulated sugar.

07 - Place sugar-coated dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden while centers remain slightly soft.

09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

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The Earl Grey adds this sophisticated floral note that makes people think you spent hours developing the recipe
That crackly sugar crust gives way to the tenderest center youve ever experienced in a sugar cookie

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Over grinding the tea leaves makes them bitter so pulse carefully and stop before they become powder
The cookies continue baking on the hot sheet so removing them while centers look slightly underdone is crucial

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