Lemon Lavender Cookies (Printable Version)
Buttery cookies brightened with fresh lemon zest and aromatic lavender buds for an elegant dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Flavorings
04 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
05 - Zest of 1 large lemon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ For Finishing
11 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the lavender and lemon zest. Using your fingers, gently rub them together to release the essential oils and fragrance. Set aside.
04 - In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
05 - Beat in the egg, then add the vanilla extract and lemon juice, mixing until fully incorporated.
06 - Stir in the prepared lavender-lemon zest mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
07 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Take care not to overmix to maintain tender texture.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown while centers remain slightly soft.
10 - Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These delicate shortbread-style cookies melt in your mouth with a perfect balance of bright citrus and soothing floral notes that feel like an afternoon escape
- The recipe comes together quickly but tastes like something from a fancy French patisserie making them impressive for guests without the fuss
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- Overbaking is the enemy of these delicate cookies remove them from the oven when edges are barely golden and centers still look slightly underdone
- Using culinary grade lavender is absolutely crucial since ornamental lavender can have a bitter soapy taste that will ruin your batch
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients are essential for properly creamed butter so plan ahead and set everything out about an hour before baking
- When rubbing the lavender and lemon zest together really take your time this step is what releases the essential oils that make these cookies so fragrant