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London Fog Cookies

Deliciously Soft London Fog Cookies for Cozy Moments

These London Fog Cookies combine the soothing essence of lavender and Earl Grey tea for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 3 bags Earl Grey Tea or 3 tablespoons of loose-leaf
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour ensure it's measured correctly
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder helps cookies rise
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda promotes browning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt enhances flavors
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens the cookie
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter very soft
  • 1 large Egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Culinary Lavender best to use culinary-grade
For the Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sweetens and thickens
  • 1 drop Purple Food Coloring optional for visual appeal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Lavender Sugar by grinding culinary lavender and mixing it with granulated sugar.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Grind the Earl Grey tea bags until finely ground and sift to eliminate larger particles.
  4. Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground Earl Grey in a medium bowl.
  5. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  6. Add room temperature egg and vanilla bean paste to the mixture and beat until combined.
  7. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently until just combined.
  8. Scoop and roll the dough into balls, then coat them in the prepared lavender sugar.
  9. Arrange the dough balls on lined baking sheets and flatten them slightly.
  10. Bake the cookies for 9-10 minutes and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  11. Prepare the Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting by beating cream cheese and butter together until fluffy.
  12. Spread lavender cream cheese frosting on each cooled cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to a month.

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