London Fog Cookies
Delightful cookies infused with Earl Grey tea and lavender, perfect for pairing with tea or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves High-quality tea is recommended
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender
For the frosting
- 1 batch lavender cream cheese frosting Recipe for frosting not provided
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, Earl Grey tea leaves, and dried lavender.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting and Serving
- Once cool, spread the lavender cream cheese frosting on top and serve with a cup of tea.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them wrapped in plastic wrap.