What can I say – it is the perfect weather for these cookies here in Berlin right now. Wet, cold and even some fog in the morning – almost as if you were in London ;) Autumn or should I say winter hits us early this year…. brrr :(
But are we complaining? No! Well yes……….. it is really bad right now :P
Anyways – I have some nice cookies for you today: Earl Grey Cookies aka. “Foggy London Cookies”. Good match with that weather outside, right? ;) Delicious buttery crisp cookies with a hint of Earl Grey Tea. Mmmmm…
They are pretty easy to make. One of those recipes, where you make a big roll of dough, cool it and then cut slices to get the cookies. Anybody can do that – even those saying they can’t bake. Yes you can! ;) So no more excuses for you not having something homemade for your guests coming over for a coffee or tea. Treat your guests well! With cookies! ;)
Happy Cookie Friday! T.G.I.C.F.!
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
1/4 cup (35g) confectioner’s sugar
1 vanilla bean pod
1/2 cup (115g) butter, at room temperature
1 egg
1 1/2 cups (200g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp. earl grey tea leaves
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. sugar for rolling
50g Zucker
35g Puderzucker
1 Vanilleschote
115g weiche Butter
1 Ei
200g Mehl (Type 405)
1 TL Earl Grey Tee
1/2 TL Backpulver
2 EL Zucker zum Rollen
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
2. In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar mixture on high speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until well combined. Mix the flour with baking powder and earl grey tea and add to the bowl. Mix until you get a soft dough. Take out of the bowl and form a long roll (use some flour if it is too sticky) – wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or over night.
3. Preheat the oven to 390˚F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Roll the cooled dough in sugar and slice into 1/4 inch (0,6cm) thick slices and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 6-8 minutes – the edges should have some color and the center should be set. Do not over bake or they will get too dry. Let cool down on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool down completely.
2. In einer großen Schüssel die Butter mit der Zuckermischung auf höchster Stufe aufschlagen, bis alles hell und luftig ist. Das Ei zugeben und gut verrühren. Mehl mit Backpulver und dem Tee vermischen und mit in die Schüssel geben. Alles gut verrühren, bis ein sehr weicher Teig entsteht. Herausnehmen und eine lange Rolle formen (sollte es zu ser kleben, die Hände mit etwas Mehl bestäuben) – in Klarsichtfolie wickeln und für mindestens 2 Stunden (oder über Nacht) in den Kühlschrank legen.
3. Den Ofen auf 200°C (390°F) vorheizen. Ein Backblech mit Backpapier auslegen. Den gekühlten Teig in Zucker rollen und in etwa 0,6cm (1/4 inch) dicke Scheiben schneiden und auf das Blech legen. Für 6-8 Minuten backen – die Ränder sollten etwas Farbe bekommen haben und die Mitte nicht mehr allzu weich sein. Nicht überbacken, sonst werden sie sehr trocken. Auf dem Backblech 2-3 Minuten abkühlen lassen und dann auf einem Kuchengitter komplett auskühlen lassen.
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Here is a version of the recipe you can print easily.
PrintEarl Grey Cookies aka. Foggy London Cookies
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8
- Total Time: 140
- Yield: 30 1x
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (35g) confectioner’s sugar
- 1 vanilla bean pod
- 1/2 cup (115g) butter, at room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups (200g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. earl grey tea leaves
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tbsp. sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Remove the vanilla bean sees from the vanilla bean pod and mix with the sugar and confectioner’s sugar in a small bowl until well combined – works best with your fingers. Keep the used vanilla bean pod to make vanilla extract or place in a airtight container with sugar to get vanilla sugar.
- In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar mixture on high speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until well combined. Mix the flour with baking powder and earl grey tea and add to the bowl. Mix until you get a soft dough. Take out of the bowl and form a long roll (use some flour if it is too sticky) – wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or over night.
- Preheat the oven to 390˚F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Roll the cooled dough in sugar and slice into 1/4 inch (0,6cm) thick slices and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 6-8 minutes – the edges should have some color and the center should be set. Do not over bake or they will get too dry. Let cool down on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool down completely.
Notes
- Enjoy baking!
For this recipe, should I brew tea and add it in, or mix in tea leaves?
Just the tea leaves as mentioned in the recipe :)
Cheers