Description
These Lemon Lavender Cookies are a fragrant and delicate treat that combines the bright zestiness of lemon with the floral notes of lavender. The cookies are tender and soft, with a deliciously sweet glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch. They make for a lovely dessert or tea-time snack.
Ingredients
Cookies:
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2 ¼ cups (270 g / 9.5 oz) all-purpose flour, spoon and leveled
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2 tbsp (10 g / 0.6 oz) cornstarch
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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2 sticks (225 g / 8 oz) salted butter, at cool room temperature
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¾ cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) granulated sugar
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2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 3 medium lemons)
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2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
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1 large egg, at cool room temperature
Glaze:
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1 ½ cups (180 g / 6.3 oz) powdered sugar, sifted
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2 to 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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½ tsp lavender extract (optional)
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3 to 4 drops of purple food coloring (optional)
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Lavender buds, to garnish (optional)
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Lemon zest, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
For the Cookies:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add the lemon zest and dried lavender buds to the butter mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.
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Add the egg and mix until the dough comes together.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Lightly flatten each dough ball with the palm of your hand or the back of a spoon.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
For the Glaze:
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In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice. Start with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, adding more if you prefer a thinner glaze.
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If desired, add lavender extract and a few drops of purple food coloring to the glaze, mixing until smooth.
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Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle the glaze over the tops of the cookies and garnish with additional lavender buds and lemon zest, if desired.
Notes
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Be sure to use culinary-grade lavender buds, as non-culinary lavender may be treated with chemicals.
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You can adjust the amount of lavender extract in the glaze for a more intense flavor.
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If you don’t have lavender extract, the glaze can still be delicious with just the lemon juice.
- For a colorful twist, feel free to adjust the food coloring to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American