Description
Soft, chewy, and infused with the flavors of Earl Grey tea and vanilla, London Fog Cookies are the perfect cozy treat for any season. With a delicate glaze and optional hint of lavender, these cookies blend elegance and comfort. Perfect for anyone looking for quick breakfast bakes, easy dessert ideas, or a unique addition to their list of tea-time food ideas. This easy recipe will become a go-to for tea lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup white sugar
0.5 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
0.25 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea
1 tablespoon dried lavender (optional)
1.5 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and finely ground Earl Grey tea.
4. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Scoop the dough into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and centers remain soft.
7. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
8. Mix powdered sugar with 2–3 tablespoons of milk or cream to form the glaze.
9. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and top with lavender if using.
Notes
For a stronger Earl Grey flavor, steep a tea bag in the glaze milk before mixing.
You can freeze unglazed cookies and glaze them after thawing for best freshness.
Optional lemon zest in the dough adds a bright twist to the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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