Earl Grey Biscuits, Reprised

[chasingtides]

This is just a dairy-free version of the Earl Grey shortbread cookies from July.

2 1/4 cups flour + extra
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla
3 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 bags Earl Grey tea
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten

Cream together shortening, sugar, vinegar and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients. Slowly add to the butter mixture and blend thoroughly. Roll out on flat, heavily floured surface surface and cut with cookie cutter. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Bake for 20 -25 minutes at 350 F or until golden brown.

Comments

[juliet316]

Memmed this to try later. :-D

[chasingtides.livejournal.com]

Be warned. They're delicious. About half the batch was gone before they all finished baking. My father is delighted that I've managed to mimic the taste of butter cookies without a drop of dairy. (Seriously. In a month's time, or maybe two, I'll be toying with this so I can make Christmas cookies that everyone in my family can eat. I'm stoked. We haven't had that since I was a wee beastie.)

[melomanesagesse.livejournal.com]

I've been making the original recipe you posted pretty much every weekend, they are so incredibly good. Will have to try these, since half the household is lactose-free!