Earl Grey Cookie Bars
Aromatic Earl Grey Cookie Bars
These cookie bars are a simple yet elegant dessert, combining the comforting texture of a cookie with the sophisticated flavor of Earl Grey tea. The bergamot notes in the tea create a fragrant and flavorful experience that is both comforting and refined.
The History of Earl Grey Tea
Earl Grey tea is named after Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey, a British Prime Minister in the 1830s. Legend has it that he received the recipe for the tea as a gift. The distinctive flavor comes from the addition of oil of bergamot, a citrus fruit.
Infusing Flavor
The key to these cookie bars is to properly infuse the dough with the Earl Grey tea. This is achieved by steeping the tea leaves in melted butter, allowing the butter to absorb the aromatic oils and flavors. The infused butter then carries the Earl Grey essence throughout the entire cookie bar.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1.Infuse the Butter
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- 2.Infuse the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add the Earl Grey tea bags. Steep for 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags, squeezing out any excess butter back into the saucepan. Discard tea bags.
- 3.Make the Dough
In a large bowl, whisk together the infused butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4.Make the Dough
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5.Add Chocolate Chips (Optional)
If using, fold in the white chocolate chips.
- 6.Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 7.Cool and Cut
Let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutritional Information
Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Tips
- For a stronger Earl Grey flavor, use finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves instead of tea bags.
- Don't overbake the cookie bars, or they will be dry.
- Store the cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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