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Lavender Earl Grey Sugar Cookies

These are buttery sugar cookies with Earl Grey tea and lavender - they're chewy in the center with crispy edges. The floral flavor is subtle but noticeable.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 52 minutes

Ingredients

~28 cookies

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp finely ground Earl Grey tea from ~4-5 tea bags
  • 3/4 tsp culinary-grade lavender finely ground
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar for topping
  • Blue cornflower petals optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Grind Earl Grey tea and lavender finely in a spice grinder.
  • Whisk together flour, ground tea, lavender, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cream butter and sugar in stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add egg and vanilla, beat until combined.
  • Gradually mix in dry ingredients on low speed until just combined.
  • Scoop 3 Tbsp dough balls onto prepared pans, spacing 3 inches apart.
  • Sprinkle tops with additional sugar.
  • Bake one pan at a time for 12 minutes until edges set but centers look slightly underdone.
  • Optionally sprinkle cornflower petals on warm cookies.
  • Cool on pan for 20 minutes until edges are firm.

Notes

Cookies will puff during baking and fall/crack while cooling. Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
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