Earl Grey Tea Shortbread Cookies

Earl Grey tea is one of our favorites. When we saw this recipe for Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies, we knew that we had to share! Look through this easy recipe for these absolutely delicious cookies here: 

Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

Makes: 2 dozen cookies / Preparation time: 15 minutes / Total time: 30 minutes

These crisp and buttery shortbread cookies have just a hint of Earl Grey tea. Feel free to add more if you like.

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

1/2 cup confectioners sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 bag (remove tea from bag) Earl Grey tea (use 2 bags for a stronger tea flavor)

Preheat oven to 350­ degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl or mixer, cream together the butter and confectioners’ sugar.

Add in flour, salt, and tea leaves. continue to mix until a soft dough forms, mix will be dry and crumbly at first but will come together.

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface until it’s 1/4-inch thick.

Cut out cookies using a 2-inch round round cookie cutter.

Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 20-22 minutes or until edges are a golden brown. Remove from oven. Cool 1 minute on baking sheet and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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SRC: See the original recipe post here: www.freep.com/story/life/food/recipes/2016/03/02/earl-grey-tea-shortbread-cookies/81222356/