Earl Grey Sugar Cookies

Step 1

Using your stand mixer cream the butter with the sugar, powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste.

Step 2

Add in your egg and vanilla extract mixing until combined.

Step 3

In a small bowl measure out your flour, tea leaves, salt and baking powder.

Step 4

Add to your butter mixture until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

On a clean work surface roll out your dough into a log.

Step 6

Roll your dough in the decorating sugar and tightly wrap in plastic wrap.

Step 7

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Step 8

Slice your cookie dough 1/4" thick.

Step 9

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line your baking pan with a silpat or parchment paper.

Step 10

Bake for 6-8 minutes*

Step 11

Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 12

*I cut open a tea bag and just measured 1/2 teaspoon from there.

Step 13

* When baking be sure not too over bake - the bottoms will brown before the slides or top will.