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Delicate Earl Grey Lavender Shortbread Cookies with Easy Lemon Glaze

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These soft, buttery shortbread cookies are infused with fragrant Earl Grey tea and dried lavender, finished with a bright, tangy lemon glaze. Perfect for tea time or gifting, they offer a delicate floral-citrus flavor with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened (preferably European-style)
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves (loose leaf or quality tea bags)
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender (food-grade, optional but recommended)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • For the lemon glaze:
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon milk or water (optional, to thin glaze)

Instructions

  1. Finely grind the Earl Grey tea leaves using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the ground Earl Grey tea, dried lavender, and salt to the butter mixture and stir to combine well.
  4. Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly flour a clean surface and roll dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness.
  7. Cut dough into preferred shapes and place spaced on a lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges just begin to turn golden. Cookies will be soft when hot but firm up as they cool.
  9. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool completely before glazing.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and enough milk or water to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
  11. Drizzle or brush lemon glaze over cooled cookies and let sit until glaze sets, about 30 minutes.

Notes

Use softened but not melted butter for best texture. Grind Earl Grey tea leaves finely to evenly infuse flavor. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling. Watch baking time closely to prevent overbaking. Adjust glaze thickness by adding milk or water gradually. Dough can be refrigerated up to 48 hours or frozen for 1 month before baking.

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Keywords: Earl Grey, lavender, shortbread cookies, lemon glaze, tea time, delicate cookies, floral cookies, easy baking

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