Lemon Lavender Cookie Recipe
These Lemon Lavender Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of citrusy and floral flavors. The buttery cookies are infused with lemon zest and dried lavender, then topped with a sweet lemon glaze. They make a lovely addition to any tea party or as a light dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 sticks salted butter, at cool room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 large egg, at cool room temperature
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lavender extract (optional)
- 3–4 drops purple food coloring
Garnish:
- Lavender buds, for garnish (optional)
- Lemon zest, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare for baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar: Cream butter, sugar, lemon zest, and lavender until fluffy.
- Add egg: Mix in the egg until well combined.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Scoop cookies: Drop dough balls onto prepared sheets.
- Flatten cookies: Gently flatten each ball.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until set.
- Cool: Cool on sheet, then transfer to a rack.
- Mix glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lavender extract until thick.
- Decorate cookies: Spoon glaze over cookies, sprinkle with lavender buds and lemon zest.
- Store: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of lavender to suit your taste preference.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, increase the amount of lavender extract.
- Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Lemon Lavender Cookies, Citrus Cookies, Floral Dessert, Tea Time Treat
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