Earl Grey Stained Glass Floral Cookies (Printable Version)
Delicate tea-infused cookies with translucent candy centers and edible flowers for elegant occasions.
# What You Need:
→ 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 and set aside.
02 - Open the Earl Grey tea bags and finely grind the contents. If using loose leaf tea, grind to a fine consistency.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, almond flour, ground Earl Grey tea, baking powder, and salt until well incorporated.
04 - In a large bowl, beat the vegan butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and well combined. Add the plant milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky to handle, refrigerate for 15 minutes.
06 - Lightly dust a clean surface with gluten-free flour. Roll out the dough to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.
07 - Use a large cookie cutter to create the outer shape, then use a smaller cutter to remove the center, creating a window. Transfer the cut cookies to the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Fill each cut-out center with 1 to 2 teaspoons of crushed vegan candy. Gently press a few edible flowers into the candy, ensuring they adhere properly.
09 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the candy centers have completely melted.
10 - Allow the cookies to cool fully on the baking sheet before transferring. The stained glass centers will harden as they cool.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These cookies turn ordinary baking into an art project that tastes as magical as they look
- The Earl Grey infusion adds a sophisticated twist that surprises everyone who takes a bite
02 -
- The candy centers stay soft for quite a while after baking, so do not try to move the cookies too soon or you will lose that magical window effect
- Only use flowers specifically labeled as edible and food safe, since decorative flowers can be treated with things you do not want to eat
03 -
- Crush your candies inside their wrappers using a rolling pin to avoid colorful dust everywhere
- Work quickly once you have filled the centers with candy, as the heat from your hands can start melting the sugar