Description
Delight in the refreshing and floral flavors of these Lemon Lavender Cookies, featuring a tender, buttery base infused with bright lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic culinary lavender. Finished with an optional tangy lemon glaze, these cookies make a perfect springtime treat or elegant dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely crushed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze (Optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the leavening agents and seasoning are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create tender cookies.
- Add Flavors and Egg: To the creamed butter and sugar, add the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, finely crushed culinary lavender, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Scoop and Shape Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough and place them about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each mound slightly with the bottom of a glass to ensure even baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare and Apply Glaze: For the optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and 1 to 2 teaspoons of milk until smooth and drizzlable. Spoon or drizzle the glaze over the completely cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
- Use only culinary grade lavender to ensure safety and flavor quality.
- Crush the lavender finely to prevent overpowering floral bites in the cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature; they keep fresh for up to 4 days.
