Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (227g/8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g/3.5 oz) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 cups (250g/8.8 oz) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves, finely ground (about 2-3 tea bags)
  • Granulated sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Grind the Earl Grey tea leaves in a food processor or spice grinder until finely ground.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and salt until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
  3. Gradually add the flour and ground Earl Grey tea to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Form the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  6. Use cookie cutters (or a knife) to cut out desired shapes. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Sprinkle the cookies with granulated sugar before baking (optional).
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.