Description
Delightfully chewy cookies infused with Earl Grey tea and a hint of lemon zest for a sophisticated yet cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves (finely crushed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then add the ground Earl Grey tea leaves and lemon zest.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a more indulgent treat, consider adding white chocolate chips or drizzling a lemon glaze on top. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg