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Lavender London Fog Cookies

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Bake soft, aromatic cookies that capture the flavor of Earl Grey tea, vanilla, and floral lavender, perfect for an afternoon tea treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves (from about 3 tea bags)
  • 1 teaspoon culinary dried lavender buds, finely ground
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for optional glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground Earl Grey tea, and ground lavender buds.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream or milk until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the optional glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

  • Use culinary-grade lavender only. Standard craft lavender is not safe for consumption.
  • To get fine tea powder, pulse the Earl Grey tea leaves in a clean spice grinder or food processor until they resemble fine grounds.
  • For a stronger tea flavor, steep the tea bags in the warm heavy cream for 15 minutes before using, then strain and cool the cream before adding to the dough.

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