Description
London Fog Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, infused with the fragrant flavors of Earl Grey tea soaked in butter, then baked to perfection and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. These soft, aromatic cookies are perfect for tea time or any cozy moment.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons loose Earl Grey tea leaves or 3 tea bags
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak Butter with Earl Grey: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the Earl Grey tea leaves and allow them to steep in the warm butter for about 5 minutes. Strain the butter through a fine sieve to remove the tea leaves, then let the butter cool slightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the Earl Grey soaked butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring continuously until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Avoid overmixing for tender cookies.
- Chill the Dough (Optional): For thicker, sturdier cookies, refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes. This step helps the cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with baking paper to prevent sticking.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers feel firm to the touch.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after baking, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Prepare Frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Cookies: Spread the prepared vanilla glaze evenly over the cooled cookies. Allow the frosting to set slightly before serving.
Notes
- Steeping the Earl Grey tea in butter intensifies the flavor throughout the cookie.
- Chilling the dough is optional but recommended for thicker cookies with a better shape.
- You can substitute cream for milk in the frosting for a richer glaze.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- For a stronger tea flavor, increase the tea leaves slightly but avoid making the butter bitter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: London Fog Cookies, Earl Grey cookies, tea flavored cookies, vanilla glaze cookies, baked cookies, aromatic cookies, dessert cookies
