Description
These delightful Lemon Lavender Cookies are a perfect blend of citrusy and floral flavors. The tender, buttery cookies are infused with the bright zest of lemon and the subtle fragrance of dried lavender, creating a unique and refreshing treat. Finished with a zesty lemon glaze, these cookies are ideal for any springtime gathering or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped lavender until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each slightly with your palm or the bottom of a glass. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Cool and glaze: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. If using the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- Use only food-grade culinary lavender for the best flavor and safety.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, increase to 1 ½ teaspoons, but start with less if you’re new to floral desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
