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Grey Shortbread Cookies

Delicious Grey Shortbread Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Grey Shortbread Cookies blend the delicate essence of tea with buttery goodness, making for an elegant dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: British
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it’s at room temperature for optimal mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Icing Sugar Adds sweetness and a soft texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Earl Grey Extract Enhances the tea flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides essential structure.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Earl Grey Tea Leaves Infuses cookies with unique flavor.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Plastic Wrap
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor until a smooth dough forms, approximately 1-2 minutes.
  2. Shape the dough into two logs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Slice the chilled dough into ¼ to ½ inch thick cookies, placing them on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for about 10 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden, then let cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Try adding citrus zest or lavender for flavor variations. Always chill the dough to prevent spreading.

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