Earl Grey Stained Glass Floral Cookies (Print Version)
Delicate Earl Grey infused cookies with stained glass candy centers and edible flowers. Vegan and gluten-free.
# 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)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Open Earl Grey tea bags and finely grind contents if using loose leaves.
03 - Whisk together gluten-free flour, almond flour, ground Earl Grey tea, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
04 - Beat vegan butter and sugar until fluffy. Add plant milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
05 - Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until soft dough forms. Refrigerate for 15 minutes if sticky.
06 - Lightly flour surface with gluten-free flour. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use large cookie cutter for outer shape and small cutter for center window. Transfer to prepared trays.
07 - Fill cut-out centers with 1-2 teaspoons crushed vegan candy. Sprinkle edible flowers, pressing gently to adhere.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden and candy centers have melted completely.
09 - Let cookies cool fully on baking sheet before transferring, as stained glass centers harden during cooling.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These cookies make everyone pause and ask how you achieved that magical stained glass effect
- The Earl Grey adds this sophisticated floral note that keeps adults and kids equally enchanted
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- Never skip chilling the dough if it feels warm because the cut-out centers will lose their shape in the oven
- Crush the candy into tiny pieces not powder or large chunks for the most even melting effect
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- Work quickly when filling the centers because the candy can start melting from the warmth of the dough
- Use the back of a measuring spoon to gently tamp down the candy so it is level with the cookie surface