Earl Grey Tea Cookies

• flour↗2 cups
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• confectioners' sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• earl grey tea leaves↗2 tablespoons

  from approximately 6 tea bags

• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• water↗1 teaspoon
• unsalted butter↗1 cup

  cut into pieces (using margarine instead will make this vegan, although I think it would really change the flavor and)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F

2. 2

   Pulse together all the dry ingredients in a food processor until the tea leaves are pulverized.

3. 3

   Add vanilla, water, and butter; pulse together until a dough is formed.

4. 4

   Divide the dough in half, placing each half on a sheet of plastic wrap.

5. 5

   Roll each half into a 12-inch log.

6. 6

   Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Slice each log into 1/3 inch thick pieces.

8. 8

   Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or foil, 2 inches apart.

9. 9

   Bake until the edges are just brown, about 12 minutes.

10. 10

    Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.