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The Perfect Tea-Time Treat
Indulge in the ultimate tea-time treat with Rose and Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies! There’s nothing quite like the perfect pairing of buttery shortbread and a soothing cup of tea. But why settle for just one when you can combine both?
A Unique Flavor Combination
This irresistible shortbread cookie recipe infuses the delicate flavors of steeped Earl Grey and fragrant rose tea, creating a subtly aromatic and perfectly balanced taste that’s anything but overpowering.
Elevate Your Tea Experience
These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are sure to elevate your tea experience to a whole new level!
Ingredients:
Shortbread Cookie:
- 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of cornstarch
- 10 tablespoons of room temperature butter
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar
- 1/4 cup of cooled down rose and earl grey tea
Topping:
- 1/4 cup of rose and earl grey tea
- Rose petals
- 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
Steps to make:
Making the dough:
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Cream Together the Base: In a large bowl, mix the confectioners’ sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and silky. This creates the perfect foundation for your melt-in-your-mouth cookies.
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Add the Tea: Pour in your cooled-down Earl Grey and rose tea, then mix it in. Don’t worry if the mixture looks a bit watery – it will all come together in the next steps!
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Add the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and cornstarch to the bowl while continuing to mix. Keep stirring until the dough begins to form.
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Shape the Dough: Use your hands to gently knead the dough into a ball. Once it’s ready, roll it out on a floured surface to about 2 cm thick (or to your preferred thickness). Wrap the dough in cling wrap and pop it in the fridge for an hour to chill.
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Preheat the Oven: While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), so it’s ready for those delicious cookies!
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Cut Into Shapes: Once the dough is chilled, take it out of the fridge and slice it into your favorite shape. I opted for squares, but feel free to get creative! You can even poke little holes in them with a fork, toothpick, or skewer – just like those classic Walkers cookies.
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Bake to Perfection: Place your cookies on a baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for about 13 minutes. Be sure to rotate the sheet halfway through for even baking.
Creating the topping:
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Cool and Create the Syrup: As your cookies cool on a rack, make the finishing touch – the syrup! In a small pot, combine the remaining tea and confectioners’ sugar over low heat. Stir gently until the mixture thickens to a caramel-like consistency.
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Top with Syrup and Garnish: Once the syrup is ready, pour a drizzle over each cookie, then top with delicate rose petals for a gorgeous finishing touch.
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Serve and Enjoy: The final step is the best part! Serve your fragrant, buttery Rose and Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies with a nice cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the deliciously subtle flavors.
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