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Lemon Lavender Cookies


  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

These Lemon Lavender Cookies are a delightful combination of zesty lemon and fragrant lavender in a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. Topped with a fresh lemon glaze and garnished with lavender buds and zest, these cookies make for an elegant treat that is perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • For the cookies:

    • 2 ¼ cups / 270 g / 9.5 oz all-purpose flour, spoon and leveled

    • 2 tbsp / 10 g / 0.6 oz cornstarch

    • ½ teaspoon baking powder

    • 2 sticks / 225 g / 8 oz salted butter, at cool room temperature

    • ¾ cup / 150 g / 5.3 oz granulated sugar

    • 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 3 medium lemons)

    • 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds

    • 1 large egg, at a cool room temperature

    For the glaze:

    • 1 ½ cups / 180 g / 6.3 oz powdered sugar, sifted

    • 2 to 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

    • ½ tsp lavender extract (optional)

    • 3 to 4 drops of purple food coloring

    • Lavender buds, to garnish (optional)

    • Lemon zest, to garnish (optional)


Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Set aside.

  • In a large bowl, cream together the salted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  • Add the lemon zest and dried lavender buds to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.

  • Beat in the egg until the mixture is smooth and uniform.

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.

  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

  • For the glaze, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, lavender extract (if using), and food coloring until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more lemon juice if needed.

  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and garnish with lavender buds and lemon zest, if desired.

  • Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • Be sure to use culinary-grade lavender buds, as other lavender varieties may not be safe for consumption.

  • If you prefer a stronger lavender flavor, you can increase the amount of lavender buds used in the cookie dough.

  • The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies, Tea Time
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, European

Keywords: Lemon cookies, lavender cookies, dessert, cookie glaze, tea cookies, spring cookies, citrus cookies, lavender dessert