Earl Grey Stained Glass Floral Cookies (Printable)

Delicate tea-infused cookies with translucent candy centers and pressed edible blooms create stunning windowpane effects perfect for elegant occasions.

# What you need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
02 - 1/3 cup almond flour
03 - 2 Earl Grey tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose leaf tea
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/2 cup organic granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened plant milk
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Stained Glass Centers

11 - 1/2 cup vegan hard candies, various colors, crushed
12 - Edible dried flowers (rose petals, cornflower, violets, lavender), as desired

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Open the Earl Grey tea bags and finely grind the contents if using loose leaves.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, almond flour, ground Earl Grey tea, baking powder, and salt.
04 - In a large bowl, cream together the vegan butter and sugar until fluffy. Add plant milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until a soft dough forms. If too sticky, chill for 15 minutes.
06 - Lightly flour a surface with gluten-free flour. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a large cookie cutter for the outer shape and a small cutter to create a window in the center. Transfer the cut cookies to the prepared trays.
07 - Fill the cut-out centers with 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed vegan candy. Sprinkle with a few edible flowers, pressing gently so they adhere to the candy.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are just golden and candy centers have melted.
09 - Allow cookies to cool fully on the tray before transferring, as the stained glass will harden as they cool.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These cookies look like miniature stained glass windows, catching light in the most magical way that makes guests gasp when you bring them to the table
  • The Earl Grey infusion creates a sophisticated flavor profile that balances the sweet candy centers perfectly
  • They're naturally gluten-free and vegan without sacrificing any of the buttery richness or delicate crunch you expect from a high-end cookie
02 -
  • The candy centers remain hot and sticky long after the cookie edges have cooled, so resist the urge to touch or move them until completely set
  • Overfilling the centers causes the candy to spill over the edges, creating messy windows—stick to 1 to 2 teaspoons maximum
  • Not all vegan candies melt properly—test a small batch first or stick to reliable brands that create clear, smooth glass when melted
03 -
  • If you're having trouble finding vegan hard candies, check the natural foods section or make your own by melting vegan lollipops and pouring them into small circles on parchment
  • Adding 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough creates a lovely citrus-bergamot pairing that makes the Earl Grey flavor even more pronounced

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