Description
Delight in these fragrant Lemon Lavender Cookies, a perfect blend of zesty lemon and floral lavender for a refreshing twist on classic sugar cookies. Soft and buttery with a subtle floral note, these cookies are ideal for springtime treats, afternoon tea, or anytime you crave a light, flavorful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender (lightly crushed)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and promote even baking.
- Cream Butter, Sugar, and Lemon Zest: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the dough is smooth and well combined, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, lightly crushed dried culinary lavender, baking powder, and salt to evenly disperse the ingredients.
- Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet butter mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can lead to tough cookies.
- Shape the Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. If desired, roll each ball in additional granulated sugar for a sweet, crunchy coating.
- Arrange and Flatten: Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and gently flatten each slightly using the bottom of a glass or your fingers for even baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden, indicating perfectly baked cookies.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender only, as regular lavender can be too strong or contain additives that affect flavor.
- For an extra burst of lemon flavor, drizzle cooled cookies with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
