Description
Lemon Lavender Cookies are delicate, floral‑infused, and subtly tangy. With a soft, buttery texture that melts in your mouth, these cookies combine bright lemon zest and gently aromatic culinary lavender—perfect for springtime gatherings, tea parties, or anytime you want something elegant and unexpected.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds (lightly crushed)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or a simple lemon glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and the lightly crushed lavender buds until smooth.
- Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture and stir just until a soft dough forms. Avoid over‑mixing.
- Scoop tablespoon‑sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass or your fingers.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden (centers may still look slightly soft).
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a lemon glaze once cooled.
Notes
- Use **culinary‑grade dried lavender** and measure lightly—lavender is potent and too much can become soapy. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Crushing or chopping the lavender buds finely helps distribute the flavor and avoid strong bites. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- You can substitute orange zest for lemon for a warmer citrus twist.
- For a quicker version, shape the dough into a log, chill, slice, and bake—slice‑and‑bake style.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days, or freeze unglazed for up to a month. Microwave a few seconds to refresh softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
