Delicious and fragrant, light and crisp, these cookies don’t really impart a lot of tea flavor, but are a perfect pairing with a cup of tea. Made these for C’s baby shower. Can be made ahead of time and stored wrapped in parchment in the freezer of refrigerator. Yields 2 dozen cookies.
- 2 cups flour
- 2 TBSP Earl Grey tea
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
In a food processor, pulse together the flour, tea and salt till the tea is well distributed.
Add the butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. Pulse until the dough forms
Form into a log and tightly wrap with plastic wrap. Chill for at least several hours.
Slice into 1/3″ slices and place on parchment-lined cookie sheet
Bake at 375 degrees X 12 minutes until golden on the edges
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