London Fog Shortbread Cookies

Curl up with a warm cup of tea and one of these gorgeous London Fog Shortbread Cookies. They’re perfect for your next brunch!

INGREDIENTS

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Add butter to a large mixing bowl and allow it to completely soften at room temperature.

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Once butter is softened, add powdered sugar and vanilla to the bowl with the butter and mix on low until completely smooth and creamy.

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Add in flour, salt, and Earl Grey tea, mix to combine. The dough should be thick and easy to manipulate. Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap, and transfer the dough on top of the plastic wrap.

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Use your hands to begin to form the dough into a log shape. Wrap the dough with the plastic wrap and then roll until it forms a nice smooth log.

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You can twist the ends of the plastic wrap to keep the ends secured. Transfer to the refrigerator and refrigerate overnight, or for at least an hour.

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