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London Fog Cookies with Lavender Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These London Fog Cookies with Lavender Frosting are a delightful blend of Earl Grey tea-infused cookies topped with a creamy lavender cream cheese frosting. A perfect treat that combines the elegant flavors of tea and floral notes in a soft, tender cookie. Ideal for afternoon tea or a sophisticated snack.

Ingredients

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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 Sugar

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

Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (130 g) powdered sugar
  • Reserved ground lavender 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 large bits. Set aside half of the ground lavender for the frosting and mix the remaining half with 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a bowl to make lavender sugar.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
  3. Grind Earl Grey Tea: Pulse the Earl Grey tea leaves in a food processor until finely ground, then sift to remove any large pieces to ensure a smooth texture in the cookies.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the finely ground Earl Grey tea to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
  5. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  6. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste into the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  7. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed just until all ingredients are combined, being careful not to overmix.
  8. Form Cookie Balls: Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll each portion into balls. Coat each ball evenly with the prepared lavender sugar to enhance flavor and texture.
  9. Arrange Cookies: Place the coated dough balls at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Slightly flatten each dough ball and shape them into neat circles to ensure even baking.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake 6-8 cookies at a time for 9-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. After baking, allow cookies to sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While still warm, use a large circular cookie cutter to perfect their shape.
  11. Cool Cookies: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  12. Prepare Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat together cream cheese and softened butter with an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, reserved ground lavender, 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, and optional purple food coloring. Mix until very fluffy and smooth.
  13. Frost Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread about 1 tablespoon of the lavender cream cheese frosting evenly on each cookie using a mini offset spatula for a smooth finish.
  14. Serve: Enjoy these elegant London Fog Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee for a perfect afternoon treat.

Notes

  • To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality Earl Grey tea and culinary-grade lavender.
  • Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for smooth mixing and better texture.
  • Using a food processor for grinding tea and lavender ensures finer particles and better distribution in dough and frosting.
  • If purple food coloring is used, add gradually to reach desired shade without altering flavor.
  • Cool cookies completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh; bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British-inspired

Keywords: London Fog Cookies, Earl Grey Cookies, Lavender Frosting, Tea Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Elegant Cookies, Afternoon Tea, British Cookies

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