Best Chewy Lavender and Earl Grey Sugar Cookies
Best Chewy Lavender and Earl Grey Sugar Cookies are a unique blend of flavors in a cookie that is soft in the middle and crispy on the edges.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Earl Grey tea
- 1 tsp culinary lavender plus extra for sprinkling
Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- Juice of one lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour into a medium bowl.
- Add 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 baking soda into the sifted flour. Whisk to combine.
- These cookies can be mixed by hand or with a mixer. If using a stand mixer, add the paddle attachment.
- Add the tea, lavender, and sugar to the bowl of the mixer.
- Work the tea and lavender into the sugar by rubbing them between your fingers. Make sure the tea leaves are a reasonable size (mine started out rather large) for eating.
- Beat together the butter and sugar until thoroughly combined.
- Add the egg and mix to combine.
- Pour in the vanilla and mix.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until combined. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop out the dough and place on the prepared cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, rotating the pans midway through, until the edges are golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze while cookies cool, sifting the confectioners sugar and combining it with fresh lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Dip the tops of the cooled cookies in the glaze and allow to dry. Sprinkle with a tiny bit of lavender if desired.