Bergamots, revisited ...

Citrus bergamia, a small citrus tree with pear-shaped fruits, is the source of BERGAMOT essential oil, and the additive that makes Earl Grey and Lady Grey teas. It's a classic ingrediant in many eau de cologne recipes, flavoring candies and cookies, as well as being used aromatherputically. (CAUTION: external applications may cause photo-sensitivity in some people)

I found this recipe on a great website called hungrycravings.

Bergamot Orange Dreams

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4    cup  cornstarch
1/4    tsp kosher salt
6 ounces unsalted butter, at room temp
1 cup powdered sugar
1 TBsp grated Bergamot Orange zest
2 TBsp fresh Bergamot Orange juice

Preheat to 350.  Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt in medium bowl.
Beat butter and 1/3 powdered sugar until light and creamy. Add orange zest and juice slowly. Add dry mix on low until dough starts to come together.  Scoop in TBSP dough balls, arranged about 1" apart on parchment.  Bake 16-18 minutes, until light brown on bottom, pale on top.  Transfer to rack to cool for 1/2 hour, then roll them in the remaining sugar.

Makes 32 to 34 cookies. 
Cookies keep for several days in a tightly closed container in cool, dry place.
@ Lucy Vaserfirer



The native Bergamot Mints are another whole story...
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