Chewy Earl Grey Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup Earl Grey infused butter, softened

2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

Directions:

Make the Earl Grey butter a couple hours before starting the cookies.

To make the Earl Grey/Citrus-Infused Butter:

• 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature zest of one orange (this compliments the bergamot in the earl grey) 3 bags of your favorite Earl Grey tea

• Heat a small saucepan and melt the butter over medium-low heat. Once it begins to steam a little, place the tea bags and zest into the butter and allow to steep for 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn the butter.

You should be able to smell the tea when it is ready.

Preheat the oven to 350°F before starting to bake the cookies.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture.

If the dough is difficult to shape, chill it for an hour or so. Once you are able to, shape the dough into small balls and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet. Lightly press to flatten them before baking.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are just golden at the edges.

This recipe was featured in our Spring 2013 issue, Wake Up. Read print editions on our publications page.