Description
Elegant, buttery cookies with a delicate blend of bright lemon and floral lavender, finished with a light citrus glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
3. Mix in dried lavender, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
6. Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden.
8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice together to form a glaze.
10. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and garnish with extra lemon zest.
Notes
Use culinary-grade lavender for best flavor; English lavender is recommended.
Zest lemons before juicing for easier preparation.
Do not overmix the dough to maintain a tender, shortbread-like texture.
Cookies will appear soft when removed but will firm up as they cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg