11 Elegant Earl Grey, Lavender & Rosewater Christmas Cookies for Winter Tea Parties

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Looking for a fresh take on Elegant Earl Grey, Lavender & Rosewater Christmas Cookies for Winter Tea Parties? Begin with Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies and Lavender Shortbread with White Chocolate, then add Rosewater Cardamom Shortbread for another flavor and texture. These 11 linked recipes make it easy to plan a varied holiday bake, whether you are filling a cookie tin or choosing one standout treat to share.

  1. Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

    Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies

    Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies with measured ingredients, shortbread shaping and clear oven cues for a holiday cookie box.

  2. Lavender Shortbread with White Chocolate

    Lavender Shortbread with White Chocolate

    Lavender Shortbread with White Chocolate with measured ingredients, shortbread shaping and clear oven cues for a holiday cookie box.

  3. Rosewater Cardamom Shortbread

    Rosewater Cardamom Shortbread

    Rosewater Cardamom Shortbread with measured ingredients, shortbread shaping and clear oven cues for a holiday cookie box.

  4. Saffron Orange Holiday Cookies

    Saffron Orange Holiday Cookies

    Saffron Orange Holiday Cookies with measured ingredients, drop shaping and clear oven cues for a holiday cookie box.

  5. Browned Butter Sage Shortbread Leaves

    Browned Butter Sage Shortbread Leaves

    Nutty browned butter and finely minced sage shape into delicate leaf cookies with a savory aromatic finish.

  6. Earl Grey Sugar-Crusted Shortbread Stamps

    Earl Grey Sugar-Crusted Shortbread Stamps

    A finely ground Earl Grey tea infusion perfumes crisp stamped rounds, finished with a delicate coat of sparkling sugar.

  7. Lemon Lavender Pressed Shortbread Buttons

    Lemon Lavender Pressed Shortbread Buttons

    A gentle lemon-lavender aroma flavors these small pressed buttons, finished with a thin lemon glaze that dries to a crisp shell.

  8. Lemon Thyme Shortbread Wedges

    Lemon Thyme Shortbread Wedges

    Fresh thyme and lemon zest cut through rich butter in thin pressed wedges, baked low until the centers are dry and crisp.

  9. Earl Grey Sugar Cookies

    Earl Grey Sugar Cookies

    Large Earl Grey sugar cookies with fine tea flecks, chewy centers and a light lemon drizzle.

  10. Lavender Sugar Cookies

    Lavender Sugar Cookies

    Tender lavender sugar cookies with tiny floral flecks and lightly golden edges.

  11. Pistachio Rose Sugar Cookies

    Pistachio Rose Sugar Cookies

    Rose-water sugar cookies with a white-chocolate face, chopped green pistachios and edible pink rose petals.

Save these ideas for a cookie exchange, a holiday dessert table or a homemade gift box.