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London Fog Cookies Recipe

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London Fog Cookies combine the fragrant flavors of Earl Grey tea and culinary lavender into a delicate, buttery cookie topped with a creamy lavender-infused cream cheese frosting. These elegant cookies offer a sophisticated twist on a classic tea-time treat, perfect for gatherings or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 54 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings

Ingredients

Lavender Sugar

  • 1/2 tbsp culinary lavender
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated white sugar

Earl Grey Cookies

  • 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 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (130 g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp culinary lavender (finely ground, reserved from lavender sugar preparation)
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • Purple food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Lavender Sugar: Add the culinary lavender to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Pass through a sieve to remove larger pieces. Set aside half of the ground lavender for the frosting, and mix the other half with granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Set this lavender sugar mixture aside for coating the cookies.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and prepare for baking.
  3. Grind Earl Grey Tea: Place the Earl Grey tea leaves into a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Sift through a sieve to remove any large bits.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the finely ground Earl Grey tea. Set aside.
  5. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on high speed to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is very light and fluffy.
  6. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla bean paste on medium speed, continuing to beat until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  8. Form and Coat Dough Balls: Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough, then roll each portion into a ball. Roll the dough balls in the prepared lavender sugar to coat evenly.
  9. Arrange for Baking: Place the coated dough balls at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Slightly flatten each ball and shape it gently into a circle.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake 6-8 cookies at a time for 9-10 minutes in the preheated oven. After removing from the oven, let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. For a perfect circular shape, gently run a large circular cookie cutter around the edges while the cookies are still warm.
  11. Cool Cookies: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely before frosting.
  12. Prepare Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting: While the cookies bake and cool, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  13. Add Remaining Ingredients: Mix in the powdered sugar, the reserved finely ground lavender, and vanilla bean paste. Continue to beat until the frosting is very fluffy. Optionally, add purple food coloring for a lavender hue.
  14. Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread about 1 tablespoon of frosting on top of each cookie using a mini offset spatula for an even layer.
  15. Serve and Enjoy: Your London Fog Cookies are now ready to enjoy, offering a fragrant, creamy, and tender treat perfect for tea time or special occasions.

Notes

  • Make sure to measure flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off to avoid dense cookies.
  • Grinding the tea and lavender finely ensures the best flavor and texture without large, tough bits.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
  • Scoot a cookie cutter gently around warm cookies for a uniform shape.
  • Optional purple food coloring in the frosting adds visual appeal but is not necessary for flavor.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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