Fragrant Earl Grey Snowball Cookies
Melt-in-Your-Mouth ‘Earl Grey Snowball Cookies’ Recipe
While baking treats for the kids is always a joy, why not indulge in a special dessert for yourself once in a while? Our Earl Grey Snowball Cookies, studded with fragrant tea leaves, are wonderfully delicious on their own, and even more so when paired with a warm cup of tea. The harmonious blend of soft, sweet cookies and the subtly bitter notes of Earl Grey will elevate your tea time to new heights.
Ingredients- Cake flour 110g (sifted twice)
- Almond flour 75g (finely ground)
- Powdered sugar 60g (for the dough)
- Unsalted butter 100g (softened at room temperature)
- Salt 1g (adjust to taste)
- Egg yolk 1 (at room temperature)
- Earl Grey tea leaves 6g (ground into a fine powder, or use tea bags)
- Plenty of powdered sugar (for coating)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Before you begin baking, please prepare all your ingredients. Take the butter and egg yolk out of the refrigerator to come to room temperature. Sift the cake flour and almond flour together into a bowl. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
Place the softened room-temperature butter into a bowl. Using a whisk or an electric mixer, cream the butter until it becomes smooth and fluffy, resembling mayonnaise. Ensure there are no lumps.
Step 3
Add the 1g of salt and the 60g of sifted powdered sugar to the creamed butter. Mix again until well combined. It’s important to mix until the sugar granules dissolve, creating a smooth consistency.
Step 4
Add the egg yolk (which should be at room temperature) and mix quickly until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can cause the mixture to separate. Mix until the yolk is incorporated into the butter mixture.
Step 5
Add the finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves (6g) to the mixture. Gently fold them in until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. Mix just enough to incorporate the tea leaves without overworking the dough.
Step 6
Add all the sifted cake flour and almond flour to the bowl. Using a spatula or scraper, gently mix until no dry flour is visible. This is key to creating a tender cookie; avoid overmixing, as it can lead to a tough texture.
Step 7
Shape the dough into small balls, about the size of a cherry (approximately 2-2.5 cm in diameter). This amount of dough will yield about 15 to 20 cookies. Aim for uniform size to ensure even baking.
Step 8
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared sheet, leaving some space between each one to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated 180°C (350°F) oven for 15 minutes. The cookies are ready when they start to turn lightly golden brown. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
Step 9
Carefully remove the cookies from the oven. Transfer them immediately from the baking sheet to a wire rack to cool completely. It is crucial to let them cool thoroughly; handling them while still warm can cause them to break.
Step 10
Once the cookies have completely cooled, roll them in a generous amount of powdered sugar. Coat them evenly on all sides until they are fully covered, resembling snowballs. Gently tap off any excess powdered sugar.
Step 11
Congratulations! Your delicious Earl Grey Snowball Cookies are ready to be enjoyed. Savor their delicate texture and the delightful aroma of Earl Grey.
