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London Fog Cookies with Lavender Frosting Recipe

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

Description

These London Fog Cookies with Lavender Frosting are a delightful twist on classic tea-time treats, infusing fragrant Earl Grey tea and culinary lavender into a buttery cookie base topped with a creamy, aromatic lavender cream cheese frosting. Perfect for pairing with your favorite cup of tea or coffee, these elegant cookies offer a subtle floral and citrus flavor that is both sophisticated and comforting.

Ingredients

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For the 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
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated white sugar for lavender sugar coating
  • 1/2 tbsp culinary lavender

For the Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (130 g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp culinary lavender (reserved from lavender sugar)
  • 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 any large bits. Set aside half of the ground lavender for the frosting. Mix the remaining half with 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated white sugar in a bowl to make the lavender sugar coating.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and aid in even baking.
  3. Grind Earl Grey Tea: Pulse the loose Earl Grey tea leaves in a food processor until finely ground. Sift to remove any large pieces to ensure smooth integration into the dough.
  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, use an electric mixer on high speed to beat the softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated white sugar for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  6. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the room temperature egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla bean paste to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix on medium speed for about 1-2 minutes until the batter is pale and fluffy.
  7. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing just until all ingredients are combined and the dough forms.
  8. Form Cookie Balls: Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll each portion into a ball and then coat it thoroughly in the prepared lavender sugar.
  9. Arrange Cookies: Place the lavender sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each ball and shape it into a circle for even baking.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake 6-8 cookies at a time in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes. After baking, let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. While still warm, use a large circular cookie cutter to gently perfect the shape.
  11. Cool Cookies: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before frosting.
  12. Prepare Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat together the cream cheese and softened butter with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add powdered sugar, the reserved ground lavender, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, and purple food coloring if using. Mix until the frosting is 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 precise application.
  14. Serve: Enjoy these elegant London Fog Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee for a delicate and flavorful treat.

Notes

  • Room temperature egg and butter help achieve the best cookie texture.
  • If you don’t have vanilla bean paste, pure vanilla extract can be used as a substitute.
  • To intensify the lavender flavor, increase the amount of culinary lavender slightly, but avoid overuse to prevent bitterness.
  • The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, keep frosted cookies refrigerated for up to a week or freeze un-frosted dough for up to 1 month.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British-inspired

Keywords: London Fog Cookies, Earl Grey Cookies, Lavender Frosting, Tea Cookies, British Cookies, Butter Cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Floral Cookies

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