Earl Grey Tea Infused Sugar Cookies

These buttery sugar cookies are delicately infused with Earl Grey tea, giving them a fragrant, floral, and slightly citrusy twist. They’re soft in the center, crisp on the edges, and perfect with your afternoon tea or as an elegant treat for guests.

📝 Ingredients

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves (from 3–4 tea bags)
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, room temperature
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: extra sugar for rolling

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground Earl Grey tea.
Cream butter and sugar:
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add egg and vanilla:
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Combine wet and dry:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
Shape cookies:
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
Optionally, roll each ball in granulated sugar for a sparkly finish.
Bake:
Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Cool:
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.