Earl Grey Stained Glass Cookies (Print)

Delicate Earl Grey infused cookies with stunning stained glass centers and edible flowers. Vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for special occasions.

# Ingredient list:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
02 - 1/3 cup almond flour
03 - 2 Earl Grey tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose leaf tea
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/2 cup organic granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened plant milk
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Stained Glass Centers

11 - 1/2 cup vegan hard candies, various colors, crushed
12 - Edible dried flowers (rose petals, cornflower, violets, lavender), as desired

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Open the Earl Grey tea bags and finely grind the contents if using loose leaves.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, almond flour, ground Earl Grey tea, baking powder, and salt.
04 - In a large bowl, cream together the vegan butter and sugar until fluffy. Add plant milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until a soft dough forms. If too sticky, chill for 15 minutes.
06 - Lightly flour a surface with gluten-free flour. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a large cookie cutter for the outer shape and a small cutter to create a window in the center. Transfer the cut cookies to the prepared trays.
07 - Fill the cut-out centers with 1-2 teaspoons crushed vegan candy. Sprinkle with a few edible flowers, pressing gently so they adhere to the candy.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are just golden and candy centers have melted.
09 - Allow cookies to cool fully on the tray before transferring, as the stained glass will harden as they cool.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way light passes through these cookies makes them absolute showstoppers at any gathering
  • Earl Grey's citrusy floral notes create unexpected sophistication in a humble cookie
  • They are naturally vegan and gluten free without compromising on texture or beauty
02 -
  • Only use flowers specifically labeled as edible from culinary sources, as ornamental flowers may have been treated with pesticides
  • The candy centers will look bubbly and opaque straight from the oven but will transform into clear glass as they cool
  • Humidity is your enemy with these cookies, so store them in an airtight container immediately after they cool completely
03 -
  • Grind your Earl Grey extra fine in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle for even distribution throughout the dough
  • Use a clean paintbrush to dust excess flour off your cut cookies before baking for clearer stained glass windows

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