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Delicious London Fog Cookies with Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting on a plate

London Fog Cookies

Delicate and floral cookies infused with Earl Grey tea and topped with a tangy lavender cream cheese frosting, perfect for tea time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, British
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies

  • 3 tbsp Earl Grey tea Finely ground for even distribution.
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level to avoid packing.
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened at room temperature.
  • 1 large egg At room temperature.
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar (for coating)
  • 1/2 tbsp culinary lavender (for coating) Finely ground.

For the Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese Full-fat for the best texture.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Soften for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp culinary lavender (for frosting) Finely ground.
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (for frosting)
  • purple food coloring (optional) For a pale lavender hue.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pulse the culinary lavender in a food processor until fine, then sift it. Set half of the sifted lavender aside for the frosting.
  • Mix the remaining lavender with 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl to make the lavender coating sugar.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Pulse the Earl Grey tea in the food processor until finely ground, then sift to remove any large bits.

Mixing and Baking

  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the ground Earl Grey until evenly distributed.
  • Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the egg and vanilla bean paste until the batter looks pale and voluminous.
  • Add the dry ingredients on low speed and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Scoop 2-tablespoon balls of dough, roll them in the lavender sugar, and place them 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
  • Slightly flatten each ball and bake for 9–10 minutes until edges are set.
  • Let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes.

Frosting

  • Whip together the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, reserved sifted lavender, and vanilla bean paste until fluffy.
  • Top fully cooled cookies with frosting and allow frosting to set at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.

Notes

For a lemon-lavender twist, add 1 tsp lemon zest to the dough.
Keyword cookies, Cream Cheese Frosting, Earl Grey, lavender, tea party