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Chewy Earl Grey Sugar Cookies
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy. This step creates that soft, tender texture we want in a sugar cookie.
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Mix in the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and Earl Grey tea leaves. Beat until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls and roll each one in coarse sugar. You can place cookie dough in the fridge for up to 24 hours for a deeper flavor.
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Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft. They’ll continue to cook slightly as they cool. Let the cookies rest in on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer them to a cooling rack to continue to cool.
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Once the cookies are completely cool, whisk together the icing ingredients and drizzle over the tops for an elegant finish.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bloom Your Earl Grey Tea 🫖Finely grind the Earl Grey tea leaves and bloom them in warm milk or cream for 5 minutes before adding to the dough to extract maximum floral and citrus complexity.
- Chill Dough for Chewiness 🧊Refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to prevent spreading and ensure a perfectly chewy, soft center rather than a crispy cookie.
- Toast and Sift Dry Ingredients 🥄Lightly toast your flour with the ground tea leaves for 2-3 minutes in a dry pan before sifting to deepen the Earl Grey flavor and remove any clumping.
- Strategic Sugar Rolling Timing ✨Roll dough balls in sanding sugar immediately before baking (not after chilling) while the dough is still slightly tacky to ensure the sugar adheres and creates that signature sparkly crunch.
- Underbake Intentionally ⏱️Remove cookies when the edges are just set but the centers still appear slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, delivering optimal chewiness.
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