Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Earl Grey Tea Cookies 3.8 (60) 7 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 14, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 8 dozen These cookies are truly flavorful and make wonderful gifts. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves (from about 4 bags) ½ teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened ½ cup confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest Directions Whisk flour, tea, and salt in a small bowl; set aside. Put butter, sugar, and orange zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in flour mixture until just combined. Divide dough in half. Transfer each half to a piece of parchment paper; shape into logs. Roll in parchment to 1 1/4 inches in diameter, pressing a ruler along edge of parchment at each turn to narrow the log and force out air. Transfer in parchment to paper towel tubes; freeze until firm, 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges are golden, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Cook's Notes This recipe can be halved easily. You can either grind the tea leaves in a small food processor or with a spice grinder. Cook's Notes Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 5 days. Rate it Print