Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter
• 1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar
• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1 bag Earl Grey Tea Leaves, 2 bags can be used for a stronger flavor
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract or 1 tsp. zest, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350­ degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Cream butter and confectioners sugar in a large bowl or stand mixer.
3. Add in flour, salt, tea leaves, and lemon zest (if desired). Continue to mix until a soft dough forms. Mix will be dry and crumbly at first but will come together.
4. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface until it's 1/4-inch thick.
5. Cut out cookies using a 2-in. round cookie cutter.
6. Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 18-20 minutes or until edges are a golden brown.