Earl Grey and Orange Shortbread

The orange zest in this recipe gives the shortbread a really fresh taste.  The dough is easy to handle and keeps it's shape while baking.

2 cups flour
2 tbsps (5 teabags) Earl Grey tea
1/2 tsp salt (only if using unsalted butter, otherwise no salt)

1/2 cup icing sugar
1 cup salted, room temperature butter, cubed
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla
zest of 1 orange

In a food processor pulse the first three ingredients.

Then add the remaining ingredients and process just until it comes together.

Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 20-30 minutes.

You may have to leave it out on the counter a few minutes before handling it.  Take some of the dough and roll it between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/2 inch thick.  Cut out cookies with a cutter and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes or just until lightly browned.

Depending on the size of cookie you make you will get about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

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