Lemon Lavender Cookies Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these delightful Lemon Lavender Cookies. The perfect combination of citrusy lemon zest and aromatic lavender creates a unique flavor profile that is sure to impress. These buttery cookies are topped with a sweet lemon glaze for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 2 dozen cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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 your oven to 350°F / 180°C / gas mark 4. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. 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 and golden.
- Cool: Cool on baking sheet, then transfer to a 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: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Notes
- For a stronger lavender flavor, increase the amount of dried lavender buds in the cookie dough.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the glaze to achieve your desired consistency.
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Lemon Lavender Cookies, Citrus Cookies, Glazed Cookies, Homemade Cookies
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