Earl Grey Shortbread is an aromatic and buttery tea cookie, made in 4 simple steps and perfect for delicate homemade gifts. Love baking with Earl Grey? You need to try my Earl Grey Yogurt Cake - the glaze is...
Earl Grey Shortbread is an aromatic and buttery tea cookie, made in 4 simple steps and perfect for delicate homemade gifts.
Love baking with Earl Grey? You need to try my Earl Grey Yogurt Cake - the glaze is pure tea heaven!
[feast_advanced_jump_to]?Why bake it
Earl Grey Shortbread is a butter cookie that will melt in your mouth! Perfect for all the Earl Grey aficionados, bake these if:
You want a no-fuss shortbread dough with few ingredients and that can be made in a food processor - like my famous coconut cookies! A recipe with flavor variations is what you’re looking for; You don’t want to use a cookie cutter, but want beautifully round cookies.?Ingredients
Earl Grey tea. Use fine Earl Grey tea leaves. I find that using the contents of tea bags is easier: if using loose leaves, you’ll need to grind them until fine, or they will affect the cookies texture.
Earl Grey extract. I have a simple Earl Grey Tea extract that’s perfect for baking goods! If you’re someone that bakes often with this flavor, I recommend having it in your pantry.
You can substitute Earl Grey extract with vanilla extract and get a delicious creamy Earl Grey cookie!
Icing sugar. It gives these cookies the softest texture without the need to cream the butter. Substituting with granulated sugar will give these cookies a crispier texture.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and substitutions.
?Flavor variations
Earl Grey Lavender Shortbread: use an Earl grey Lavender tea. You can enhance more the lavender flavor by adding lavender extract instead of vanilla.
Citrus Earl Grey: add 1 tablespoon of lemon or orange zest.
Lady Grey: Substitute Earl Grey with Lady Grey.
All of these variations also work when baking my flaky Earl Grey scones!
?How to make them
This is an easy shortbread recipe with no need to cream the butter.
Step 1. In a food processor cup, add all ingredients: butter, icing sugar, flour, salt, Earl Grey leaves and extract. Pulse until dough is formed.
Step 2. Divide the dough into 2, rolling each into a log of about 1 ½ to 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a sharp knife to cut ¼ to ½ inch thick slices.
Step 4. Place cookies in a lined baking pan, at least an inch apart. Bake for about 10 minutes.
Let shortbreads cooling in a cooling rack.
??Expert tips
Don’t skip chilling the dough, or you’ll risk getting flat cookies! If you're looking for a recipe with no chilling time, try my no chill chocolate chip cookies!
Don’t bake shortbread using a greased baking sheet, or they will spread. Use parchment paper to line the baking sheet.
Careful to not overbake shortbread! When ready, these cookies start to change color on the bottom: if they start to get lightly golden, time to take them out of the oven.
?????Question you might have
Yes, you can make the dough 24h to 48h before slicing and baking. These cookies last for about 7 days if stored in an airtight container away from sunlight.
As Earl Grey tea contains caffeine, look for a decaf Earl Grey if you want a decaf version.
Flat cookies are usually caused by one of the following: oven was not preheated, there was less flour than asked in the recipe, cookies were baked into a greased baking sheet (you need to line it with parchment paper for them not to spread), cookies were chilled for less than 1 hour or not chilled at all.
Sure! You can use your hands to make this recipe. Cut the butter into small cubes to make it easier for you to mix. Do it just until the dough is formed, remembering to not overwork the dough.
?What to have with these tea cookies
Earl Grey shortbread are the best butter cookies to have with tea! Here are some delicious options:
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