London Fog Cookies

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Try soft chewy pumpkin spice cookies

• Delicate Earl Grey and lavender flavor

• Soft, tender texture with cream cheese

QUICK OVERVIEW

• Prep time: 25 minutes

• Cook time: 10 minutes

• Total time: 35 minutes

• Yield/servings: 24 cookies

• Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS

• 3 bags Earl Grey Tea (or 3 tablespoons loose leaf)

• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (measured properly)

• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder

• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda

• 1/2 teaspoon Salt

• 1 cup Granulated White Sugar

• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)

• 1 piece Egg (at room temperature)

• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste (or vanilla extract)

• 1 tablespoon Culinary Lavender (dried)

• 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)

• 2 cups Powdered Sugar

• a few drops Purple Food Coloring (optional)

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the recipe as directed in the Preparation.

SERVING IDEAS

• Enjoy with hot Earl Grey tea

• Top with cream cheese frosting

• Pair with blueberry cheesecake cookies for variety

• Serve on a dessert platter

HOW TO STORE

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.

• Freezer: Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.

• Reheat/serve: Thaw then warm 5–10 seconds in microwave.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Too crumbly: Add a bit more butter.

• Too flat: Chill dough before baking.

• Bland tea flavor: Use fresher Earl Grey.

• Overbrowned: Lower oven temperature slightly.

• Frosting too thin: Chill cream cheese before use.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use Earl Grey bags instead of loose leaf?
A: Yes. Use 3 bags or 3 tablespoons loose leaf.

• Q: Can I skip the lavender?
A: Yes. Omit if you dislike floral notes.

• Q: Is purple food coloring necessary?
A: No. It only changes color, not flavor.

• Read more about Earl Grey flavors in Earl Grey Summer – by Jenna O’Brien – Feeling! Magazine.

• See a packaged example at Pepperidge Farm Milano London Fog Earl Grey Tea Cookies – 5.6 ….

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Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Earl Grey and Lavender

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• Author: miamcook
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Deliciously soft and chewy pumpkin spice cookies infused with Earl Grey and a hint of lavender, topped with creamy frosting.

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Ingredients

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• 3 bags Earl Grey Tea (or 3 tablespoons loose leaf)
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated White Sugar
• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
• 1 piece Egg (at room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste (or vanilla extract)
• 1 tablespoon Culinary Lavender (dried)
• 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
• 2 cups Powdered Sugar
• a few drops Purple Food Coloring (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven and prepare a baking sheet.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy.
3. Add the egg, vanilla bean paste, and steeped Earl Grey tea into the mixture and combine well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lavender.
5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Allow to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

To enhance flavor, use fresh Earl Grey tea and adjust the amount of lavender to taste.

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 120
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 150mg
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 16g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 1g
• Cholesterol: 20mg