Shortbread, Earl Grey

By seamline

Tea has never been hotter, and not just for sipping. These cookies made with Earl Grey have a subtle citrus flavor that comes from thinking beyond the brew.
Family Circle Feb, 2014

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 sticks softened unsalted butter

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from familycircle.com

Preparation

Step 1

* In a food processor, pulse 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves and 1/2 teaspoon salt until combined.

* Add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 sticks softened unsalted butter; pulse until dough just comes together. Place dough on a lightly floured surface, pat into a flat disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

* On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes with a 2-inch-square scalloped cookie cutter; place on a baking sheet. Re-roll dough as needed.

* Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove immediately to a wire rack to cool.