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Soft Baked Gluten Free London Fog Cookies

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Bake soft, flavorful gluten free cookies infused with the taste of Earl Grey tea, vanilla, and a hint of lavender, perfect for afternoon tea time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups gluten free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves (or 3 tea bags worth)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, optional
  • 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy for dairy free option)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1 teaspoon milk or water for glaze

Instructions

  1. Steep the Tea: Place the finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves (or tea bags) into a small, microwave-safe bowl. Pour the 1/4 cup of milk over the tea. Microwave for 30 seconds until warm. Let the tea steep in the milk for 15 minutes. Strain the milk through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing gently on the leaves to extract flavor. Discard the solids. This is your Earl Grey infused milk.
  2. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Slowly mix in the strained Earl Grey infused milk.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour blend, baking soda, and salt. If using, whisk in the dried lavender.
  6. Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the gluten free cookie dough.
  7. Chill (Optional but Recommended): Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes to help the gluten free flour absorb moisture.
  8. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers may look slightly soft.
  10. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Make the Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of milk or water until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Allow the glaze to set before serving your tea flavored gluten free dessert.

Notes

  • For the best flavor in your Earl Grey Tea Cookies Gluten Free, use high-quality Earl Grey tea.
  • If your gluten free flour blend does not contain xanthan gum, add 1/2 teaspoon to the dry ingredients.
  • To make these Dairy Free London Fog Cookie Options, use a non-dairy milk like oat or almond milk for steeping the tea and in the glaze.
  • For a stronger tea flavor, increase the steeped milk to 1/3 cup, but you may need to slightly reduce the amount of flour if the dough seems too wet.

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