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Soft Earl Grey Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Soft Earl Grey Sugar Cookies combine the delicate floral notes of Earl Grey tea with a classic sugar cookie base, resulting in a tender, aromatic treat perfect for afternoon tea or any sweet craving. The infusion of tea leaves into melted butter imparts a unique flavor, while rolling the dough in sugar before baking adds a delightful sugary crust.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) table salt or fine sea salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • ½ cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons (10 g) Earl Grey tea leaves (about 3 tea bags)
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (55 g) light or dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon (4 g) vanilla extract or paste
  • 1 egg, room temperature

For Rolling:

  • 4 tablespoons (48 g) granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Infuse Butter with Earl Grey Tea: Add ½ cup unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves into a saucepan and heat until the butter melts. Alternatively, melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals. Let the mixture cool fully to infuse the tea flavor.
  2. Combine Sugars with Infused Butter: In a large bowl, use a silicone spatula to mix the melted Earl Grey-infused butter with ½ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup light or dark brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in 1 room temperature egg and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Add 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt into the wet mixture. Stir until no dry spots remain and the dough is fully combined.
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, or up to 2 days for deeper flavor and firmer dough. For easier handling during longer chilling, pre-scoop dough into balls lined closely on a parchment-lined tray before refrigerating.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  7. Roll Dough Balls in Sugar: Place 4 tablespoons granulated sugar in a small bowl or plate for rolling. Use a cookie scoop to gather about 2-3 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Roll each ball thoroughly in the granulated sugar and place on the prepared trays, spacing them about 3-4 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges turn slightly golden brown and set. Remove trays from oven and let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes.
  9. Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
  10. Optional Shaping for Presentation: For perfectly round cookies, place a large circular cutter or mug on top of a warm cookie just after baking and move it gently in a circular motion until it forms a neat round shape. This step is optional and serves only for aesthetic purposes.

Notes

  • Baking Tip: For best results, weigh your ingredients using a kitchen scale for accuracy instead of relying solely on volume measurements. Spoon flour gently into your measuring cup and level it off for consistent results.
  • Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
  • Freezing: Cookies can be frozen in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. You can also freeze scooped cookie dough balls for up to 3 months and bake directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
  • Reheating: Thaw frozen baked cookies at room temperature for about 10 minutes or warm in the microwave at 10-second intervals until soft.

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