Description
Delight your taste buds with these aromatic Lemon Lavender Cookies. The perfect combination of citrusy lemon zest and fragrant dried lavender will transport you to a floral paradise with every bite. These delicate shortbread-style cookies are ideal for springtime tea parties or as a sweet treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon-Lavender Sugar: Grind the lemon zest with dried lavender into the granulated sugar to release oils.
- Cream the Butter: Cream the butter with the lemon-lavender sugar until smooth.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix the Dough: Gently mix in flour and salt until a cohesive dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape and Bake: Roll out the dough and cut into shapes or shape into a log and slice into cookies. Bake until just golden.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest until smooth. Spoon over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Grind the lavender and zest together to intensify flavor.
- Chill dough thoroughly (30 minutes to overnight) to prevent spreading.
- Edges should only lightly brown when baked.
- Use culinary lavender and start with small amounts.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/British style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~86 kcal
- Sugar: ~3 g
- Sodium: ~54 mg
- Fat: ~5.5 g
- Saturated Fat: ~3.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2.1 g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~8.6 g
- Fiber: ~0.2 g
- Protein: ~0.8 g
- Cholesterol: ~14 mg
