Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp. vanilla extract, or a few vanilla beans
- 1 packet of crushed tea leaves
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°C and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use a stand mixer to combine the butter in a large bowl. Then, beat in vegetable oil, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, egg and vanilla at medium speed.
- Use the whole tea packet and mix it all together.
- On low speed and with a wooden spoon, add the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Once well mixed, refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour in the fridge, or 15 minutes in the freezer.
- Make cookie balls with the dough, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, 1 inch apart.
- Sprinkle a few grains of granulated sugar on top of the cookies to create a gritty crust.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the size. Let cool for a few minutes before adding the frosting.
Related: 10 Tips for Making the Best Cookies
How to make eggnog frosting
To make a delicious eggnog cream, take a large bowl and combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, and 3 tsp. spoon milk (or eggnog)
Using a spoon, spread a generous amount of frosting on top of each cake.
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