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Earl Grey Shortbread with Blood Orange Glaze

Delight in buttery Earl Grey shortbread cookies topped with a tangy blood orange glaze—perfect for elegant tea time or any sweet occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Sifter
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Earl Grey Tea finely ground from 1 tea bag
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1 tablespoon Blood Orange Juice freshly squeezed

Instructions
 

  • Gather all your ingredients and let the butter sit at room temperature until it’s soft.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Cream together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Crack in 1 large egg and add 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste. Mix until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon finely ground Earl Grey tea, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a log about 1.5 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  • Remove cookies from oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed blood orange juice until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
  • Drizzle the blood orange glaze over the cooled cookies. Allow glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for a light and fluffy dough texture.
  • Chilling the dough is essential to prevent cookies from spreading too much during baking.
  • Sift powdered sugar for a smooth, lump-free blood orange glaze.
  • Freeze unbaked dough logs for convenient baking later.
  • Try adding blood orange zest or chocolate chips for tasty variations.
Keyword Earl Grey, Easy, Glaze, Shortbread, Tea