Description
Delightful cookies that combine the citrusy brightness of lemon with the floral notes of lavender, perfect for gatherings or treating yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
Instructions
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, blend flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in lemon zest, lavender, and lemon juice until evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lemon zest and quality culinary lavender. Allow the dough to chill to maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon, lavender, dessert, baking