Earl Grey Lavender Cashew Cookies

Buttery, fragrant tea cookies with floral lavender and crunchy cashews—soft in the middle, crisp at the edges.

These Earl Grey Lavender Cashew Cookies are a cozy, bakery-style treat: bergamot-scented tea, gentle lavender, and toasted cashews baked into a buttery cookie that’s perfect for gifting, Christmas cookie boxes, or an elevated afternoon snack.

Why You’ll Love This

• Elegant flavor, simple technique
• Great for cookie boxes and gifting
• Make-ahead dough (freeze-friendly)
• Not overly sweet—perfect with coffee or tea

Kitchen Tools

Mixing bowl, whisk, spatula, baking tray, parchment paper, measuring cups/spoons, cooling rack.

Ingredients (Makes 18–22 cookies)

Dry

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cornstarch (for tenderness)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Flavor

• 2 Earl Grey tea bags (about 2 tsp finely ground tea leaves)
• 1–1 1/2 tsp culinary lavender buds, lightly crushed (start with 1 tsp)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1/2 orange (optional, amplifies bergamot)

Wet

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg

Add-in

• 3/4 cup roasted cashews, chopped (lightly toast if raw)

Optional finish

• 2 tbsp coarse sugar for topping (or a light lemon glaze)

Instructions

1. Preheat: Oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a tray with parchment.
2. Prep flavors: Open tea bags. Finely crush tea leaves (mortar & pestle or back of spoon). Lightly crush lavender buds.
3. Mix dry: In a bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, tea, and lavender.
4. Cream butter + sugar: Beat butter and sugar 2–3 minutes until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla (and orange zest if using).
5. Combine: Add dry mix to wet and mix just until no flour streaks remain. Fold in chopped cashews.
6. Scoop: Portion 1½ tbsp dough balls (about 30 g). Place 2 inches apart. Lightly press tops; sprinkle coarse sugar if using.
7. Bake: 10–12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden; centers should still look soft.
8. Cool: Rest 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to rack.

Pro Tips & Substitutions

• Lavender control: Too much lavender can taste “soapy.” Start at 1 tsp and adjust next batch.
• Tea strength: Use 3 tea bags for a stronger Earl Grey hit.
• Nut swap: Pistachios or almonds work if cashews aren’t available.
• Extra tender cookie: Chill dough 30 minutes before baking.
• Glaze option: Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp lemon juice; drizzle once cooled.

Storage & Freezing

• Room temp in airtight container: 5–7 days
• Freeze baked cookies: up to 2 months
• Freeze dough balls: bake from frozen + 1–2 minutes

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with Earl Grey tea, milk tea, or black coffee
• Add to Christmas cookie boxes with shortbread, ginger cookies, and chocolate crinkles

Nutritional Information

(per cookie, approx., 20 cookies)

• Calories: 170
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Fat: 10g
• Sodium: 95mg

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