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London Fog Cookies

Delicious London Fog Cookies: A Soothing Sweet Treat

Indulge in the comforting flavors of London Fog Cookies, infused with Earl Grey and lavender—an irresistible sweet treat for all.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Earl Grey Tea Use loose leaf or 3 bags if unavailable.
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour Consider gluten-free version.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Essential for a fluffy texture.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Second leavening agent.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Granulated White Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Must be very soft.
  • 1 large Egg At room temperature.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste For a strong vanilla aroma.
  • 1 tbsp Culinary Lavender Dried lavender recommended.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for ease of mixing.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
  • a few drops Food Coloring Optional for visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Finely grind the Earl Grey tea and culinary lavender separately and sift them.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground tea.
  4. Cream together granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  5. Add room temperature egg and vanilla bean paste to the creamed mixture, mixing until fluffy.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet until just combined.
  7. Use a cookie scoop to portion and roll dough into balls, then place on the baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 9-10 minutes until lightly golden, then cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
  9. Prepare the frosting by beating softened cream cheese and butter, then mix in powdered sugar and lavender.
  10. Frost each cookie with about 1 tablespoon of frosting once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 39mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use soft butter and precise measurements. Consider chilling the dough for enhanced flavors.

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