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Lavender Earl Grey Cookies with Chewy Centers

A delicate, fragrant cookie featuring Earl Grey tea and culinary lavender, baked to soft, chewy perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender ground
  • 2 tbsp Earl Grey tea leaves ground (from 2–3 tea bags)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1-2 tbsp milk optional, only if needed
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk or as needed
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Grind Earl Grey tea leaves and dried lavender in a spice grinder until fine.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground lavender, and ground tea.
  4. In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  6. Stir in sour cream until smooth.
  7. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined. Add milk only if dough is too thick to scoop.
  8. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
  9. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  10. For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Use culinary lavender only. Do not overbake for chewy centers.