Lemon Lavender Cookies (Printable Version)

Fragrant, buttery cookies infused with floral lavender and bright lemon zest. Perfect for afternoon tea or light dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Floral & Citrus

04 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
05 - Zest of 2 lemons

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly blended.
03 - Lightly crush dried lavender with lemon zest using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to release essential oils. Set aside.
04 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until thoroughly combined.
06 - Fold in the crushed lavender-lemon zest mixture until evenly distributed.
07 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until flour disappears. Do not overmix.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly soft and tender, almost like a cloud that melts on your tongue
  • People will swear you must have some secret baking talent because these taste like something from a fancy bakery
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy here because these continue cooking on the hot baking sheet after they come out of the oven
  • Crushing the lavender with the lemon zest is the secret step that makes the flavor so much more intense
03 -
  • Buy your lavender from a reputable spice shop or tea store because grocery store lavender is often old and flavorless
  • Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking if you want thicker, chewier cookies

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