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London Fog Cookies with Lavender Frosting Recipe

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Delight in these elegant London Fog Cookies infused with fragrant Earl Grey tea and topped with a delicate lavender cream cheese frosting. These buttery, soft cookies offer a perfect balance of floral and citrus notes inspired by the classic London Fog tea latte, making them a sophisticated treat ideal for tea time or a special occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 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 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated white sugar (divided: 1 cup for dough, 1/2 cup for lavender sugar)
  • 1/2 tbsp culinary lavender
  • 1 cup (130 g) powdered sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste (divided: 1 tsp for dough, 1 tsp for frosting)
  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese

Optional

  • Purple food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prepare Lavender Sugar: Grind the culinary lavender in a food processor until finely ground. Sift the ground lavender to remove any large pieces. Divide into two portions; mix one half with 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating cookies and reserve the other half for the frosting.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  3. Grind Earl Grey Tea: Pulse the Earl Grey tea leaves in a food processor until finely ground, then sift to discard any large bits for a smooth texture in the dough.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the ground Earl Grey tea until evenly combined.
  5. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar on high speed with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  6. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and 1 tsp vanilla bean paste into the creamed butter mixture. Beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until the batter is pale and fluffy.
  7. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  8. Form Cookie Balls: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each scoop into a ball. Coat each ball thoroughly in the lavender sugar mixture.
  9. Arrange Cookies: Place each coated dough ball on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Gently flatten the balls slightly and shape them into neat circles.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake 6-8 cookies at a time for 9-10 minutes in the preheated oven. After baking, leave the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set. While still warm, use a large circular cookie cutter to perfect their shape.
  11. Cool Cookies: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before frosting.
  12. Prepare Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat together the cream cheese and 1/4 cup softened butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, reserved ground lavender, 1 tsp vanilla bean paste, and optional purple food coloring. Continue mixing until the frosting is very fluffy and well combined.
  13. Frost Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled, spread about 1 tablespoon of the lavender cream cheese frosting evenly on each cookie using a mini offset spatula for a smooth finish.
  14. Serve: Enjoy these sophisticated London Fog Cookies alongside your favorite tea or coffee for an elegant treat.

Notes

  • Grinding the Earl Grey tea finely is important to avoid rough textures in the cookies.
  • Using culinary lavender ensures the floral flavor is safe and pleasant; avoid using lavender meant for decoration.
  • Shaping cookies with a cutter while warm helps achieve uniform size and a polished look.
  • Let cookies cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Optional purple food coloring enhances the visual appeal but can be omitted for a natural look.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week; bring to room temperature before serving.

Keywords: London Fog Cookies, Earl Grey Cookies, Lavender Frosting, Tea Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Elegant Dessert

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