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London Fog Tea Cookies Recipe

London Fog Tea Cookies Recipe

If you love soft and fragrant cookies, this London Fog Tea Cookies Recipe is perfect for you.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British Inspired
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons milk for glaze
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze

Instructions
 

. Prepare the Tea

  • Open Earl Grey tea bags carefully. Grind tea leaves into fine powder using spice grinder or mortar.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In medium bowl, combine flour, ground tea, baking powder and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.

Cream Butter and Sugar

  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light, fluffy, and pale in color.

Add Egg and Vanilla

  • Add egg and vanilla extract. Beat again until mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

Combine Wet and Dry

  • Slowly add dry ingredients into wet mixture. Mix gently until soft dough forms.

Add Milk

  • Pour milk into dough. Mix lightly until dough becomes smooth and easy to shape.

Chill the Dough

  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Chill dough in refrigerator for thirty minutes for better texture.

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking tray with parchment paper.

Shape the Cookies

  • Scoop small dough portions. Roll into balls and place evenly on prepared baking tray.

Flatten Slightly

  • Press each ball gently with fingers or fork to flatten slightly.

Bake the Cookies

  • Bake for ten to twelve minutes until edges turn lightly golden.

Cool Completely

  • Let cookies cool on tray five minutes. Transfer to rack and cool completely.

Prepare the Glaze

  • In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and slightly thick.

Glaze the Cookies

  • Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. Let glaze set for fifteen minutes before serving.
  • Now you clearly understand How to make London Fog Tea Cookies at home.

Notes

  • Use fresh Earl Grey for stronger tea flavor.
  • Add lemon zest for extra citrus aroma.
  • Dip half cookie in white chocolate for elegant look.
  • Add tiny pinch of lavender for floral twist.
  • Do not overbake. Cookies should stay soft inside.
  • Chill dough longer for thicker cookies.
  • Sprinkle extra tea powder lightly on glaze for decoration.
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