Description
Delight in the elegant flavors of London Fog Cookies with Lavender Frosting, combining the fragrant notes of Earl Grey tea and culinary lavender for a unique, aromatic treat that perfectly complements your tea or coffee breaks.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 3 tbsp (12 g) Earl Grey tea
- 2 3/4 cups (344 g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated white sugar (for lavender sugar coating)
- 1/2 tbsp culinary lavender
Lavender Frosting
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (130 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- Reserved ground lavender from above
- Purple food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Lavender Sugar: Pulse the culinary lavender in a food processor until finely ground, then pass it through a sieve to remove any large bits. Divide the ground lavender in half; mix one half with 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar for coating the cookies, and reserve the other half for the frosting.
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy baking and cleanup.
- Grind Earl Grey Tea: Pulse the Earl Grey tea leaves in a food processor until finely ground, then sift to eliminate any large fragments to ensure smooth incorporation in the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground Earl Grey tea to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla bean paste on medium speed, continuing to beat until the batter is pale and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Form Cookie Balls: Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll each into a ball. Roll each ball in the prepared lavender sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Arrange Cookies: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each ball and gently shape into a circle.
- Bake Cookies: Bake 6-8 cookies at a time for 9-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. After baking, allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While warm, use a large circular cookie cutter to perfect their shape.
- Cool Cookies: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prepare Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat together the cream cheese and softened butter with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar, reserved ground lavender, vanilla bean paste, and purple food coloring if using, mixing until the frosting is very fluffy and smooth.
- Frost Cookies: Once cookies have fully cooled, spread approximately 1 tablespoon of frosting evenly on each cookie using a mini offset spatula for a neat finish.
- Serve: Enjoy these aromatic London Fog Cookies paired beautifully with your favorite tea or coffee.
Notes
- Ensure the egg is at room temperature for best mixing results.
- Grinding the Earl Grey tea finely is essential to prevent large tea bits in the dough.
- You can omit the purple food coloring if you prefer a natural frosting color.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh.
- Bring cookies to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
- Use culinary lavender only, as other varieties may be too strong or not food safe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-inspired
Keywords: London Fog Cookies, Earl Grey Cookies, Lavender Frosting, Tea Cookies, Aromatic Cookies
