Ingredients
1 Earl Grey tea bag1/3 cup boiling water1/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
Place tea bag in a 1-cup glass measuring cup. Add boiling water; steep 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bag. Cool completely.
Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and cooled tea. In another bowl, whisk flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, cardamom and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass.
Bake 6-8 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Mix confectioners’ sugar and remaining cinnamon. Dust cookies with cinnamon mixture.
