EARL GREY TEA COOKIES

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Biscuit-like Earl Grey cookies are a wonderful addition to holiday cookie swaps because they are truly unique. -Veronica Callaghan, Glastonbury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Earl Grey tea bag
1/3 cup boiling water
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place tea bag in a 1-cup glass measuring cup. Add boiling water; steep 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bag. Cool completely., Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and cooled tea. In another bowl, whisk flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, cardamom and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass., Bake 6-8 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Mix confectioners' sugar and remaining cinnamon. Dust cookies with cinnamon mixture.

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