Lemon Lavender Cookies Recipe
Delicate and fragrant, these Lemon Lavender Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. The combination of zesty lemon and floral lavender creates a unique and refreshing flavor that will impress your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 sticks salted butter, at cool room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 3 medium lemons)
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 large egg, at cool room temperature
Glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 to 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lavender extract (optional)
- 3 to 4 drops purple food coloring
- Lavender buds, to garnish (if desired)
- Lemon zest, to garnish (if desired)
Instructions
- Prepare for baking. Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C / gas mark 4. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar. Cream the butter, sugar, lemon zest, and lavender until light and fluffy.
- Add egg. Mix in the egg until well combined.
- Incorporate dry ingredients. Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Scoop cookies. Drop dough balls onto baking sheets.
- Flatten cookies. Gently flatten each ball.
- Bake. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until set.
- Cool. Cool on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
- Mix glaze. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lavender extract.
- Decorate cookies. Spoon glaze over cookies and garnish with lavender buds and lemon zest.
- Store. Keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
- For a stronger lavender flavor, increase the amount of lavender buds in the recipe.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the glaze to achieve your desired consistency.
- Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Lavender Cookies, Citrus Cookies, Lavender Recipes, Baking
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