Lemon Lavender Cookies: A Delightful Recipe You’ll Love

Lemon Lavender Cookies: A Delightful Recipe You’ll Love

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 12 min Total Time: 1 hour 32 min
Yield: 24 servings Category: Desserts And Drinks Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Description Delightful cookies that combine the citrusy brightness of lemon with the floral notes of lavender, perfect for gatherings or treating yourself.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, blend flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Stir in lemon zest, lavender, and lemon juice until evenly distributed.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. For best flavor, use fresh lemon zest and quality culinary lavender. Allow the dough to chill to maintain cookie shape during baking.