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London Fog Cookies

Delicious London Fog Cookies for Your Perfect Tea Time

Delicious London Fog Cookies, infused with Earl Grey tea and lavender, perfect for tea time indulgence.
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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 tablespoons Earl Grey tea Use loose-leaf for a stronger taste.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure properly by spooning and leveling.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easier mixing.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Can substitute with vanilla extract.
For the Lavender Sugar (for Rolling)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Culinary Lavender Enhances floral note.
For the Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Culinary Lavender
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Can substitute with vanilla extract.
  • 1 drop Purple Food Coloring Optional for color.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Lavender Sugar: Pulse culinary lavender and granulated white sugar in a food processor until fine and fragrant, about 20-30 seconds.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground Earl Grey tea in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat softened unsalted butter and granulated white sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Add room temperature egg and vanilla bean paste to the creamed mixture.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Form Cookies: Portion out the dough and roll each ball in the prepared lavender sugar.
  7. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 9-10 minutes.
  8. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and culinary lavender.
  10. Frost Cookies: Use a spatula to generously frost each cooled cookie with the lavender cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements. Bake immediately after mixing for best texture.

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