Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

lightly sweetened and buttery

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 40m
Cook Time: 12m
Total Time: 52m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (11 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

121
Calories
7.8g
Fat
11.7g
Carbohydrates
1.2g
Protein
20mg
Cholesterol
105mg
Sodium
Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

Recipe Description

These Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies are perfect not only for your next cookie break but for any holiday occasion too. Shortbread cookies are my favorites! When I think of shortbread cookies, I think of their rich buttery and flaky melt-in-your-mouth texture. And these cookies meet my expectations fully. In addition, my favorite Earl Grey flavor infuses these crispy and tender shortbread cookies. Besides, this dough is ideal for a slice-and-bake log. Yes, it’s that easy!

These butter shortbread cookies are so easy to make, and they taste so amazing that you will definitely want to include them on your Christmas shortbread cookie list. And if you wish to make them kid-friendly, use the decaf Earl Grey tea alternative.

To make these Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine flour, tea, and salt

    1 min
    Step 1 - Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

    In a food processor, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves, and ½ teaspoon salt.

  2. 2

    Pulse

    1 min
    Step 2 - Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

    Pulse together until the tea leaves are spotted throughout the flour.

  3. 3

    Add sugar, vanilla, and butter

    1 min
    Step 3 - Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

    Add ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup butter.

  4. 4

    Pulse again

    2 min
    Step 4 - Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

    Pulse again until the dough is formed but do not over mix.

  5. 5

    Form dough log

    30 min
    Step 5 - Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

    Transfer the dough on a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a 2½-inch log. Twist the ends tightly, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets

    Meanwhile, heat the oven to 375 °F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  7. 7

    Cut dough log

    5 min
    Step 7 - Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

    Unwrap the log and cut into 24 (⅓-inch thick) slices. Place shortbread slices 2-inch apart on baking sheets.

  8. 8

    Bake

    12 min
    Step 8 - Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

    Bake for 12 minutes until the edges are just brown.

  9. 9

    Cool

    Step 9 - Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

    Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring to the wire rack to cool completely.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

    Serve these cookies with milk or tea and have a great snak!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Yvette Robinson
February 22, 2025
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Superb cookies my family loves

Irene Smith
June 14, 2024
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These cookies are heaven! Made 'em for my kids’ bake sale, and they vanished fast. Earl Grey brings back cozy memories of grandma's kitchen. Love 'em!

Xena Thompson
February 26, 2024
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I made these Earl Grey shortbread cookies for my husband's birthday, and they were a hit. The buttery flavor combined with tea is simply divine. So glad I tried them.

Lindsay
October 10, 2023
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Amazing! I made these cookies for a family gathering and everyone loved them. The Earl Grey flavor was such a nice touch. I even caught my kids trying to sneak some before dinner! They are so easy to make, and now they're a must-have for our holiday treats.

Lenny
October 2, 2023
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These Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies are the bomb! I made 'em for my fam at Christmas and they vanished! The buttery taste is lit. Definitely a keeper for any cookie break!

Daniel Turner
October 2, 2023
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Simply perfect cookies

Victor
March 18, 2023
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Hice estos galletas de Earl Grey para un cafecito familiar y todos quedaron encantados. Super fácil y delicioso, definitivamente un éxito en casa.

Nancy
February 25, 2023
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Superb buttery bliss

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