Lemon Lavender Cookie Recipe -

Lemon Lavender Cookie Recipe

Delight in these fragrant lemon lavender cookies, perfect for a sophisticated treat or gift. They combine bright citrus with floral notes for a memorable flavor.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

270 g all-purpose flour spoon and leveled
10 g cornstarch
0.5 tsp baking powder

Dairy and flavorings

225 g salted butter at cool room temperature
150 g granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon zest from about 3 medium lemons
2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
1 large egg at cool room temperature
180 g powdered sugar sifted
2 to 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
0.5 tsp lavender extract optional
3 to 4 drops purple food coloring

Garnishes

to taste lavender buds to garnish, if desired
to taste lemon zest to garnish, if desired

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C. Line baking sheets with parchment.
Whisk dry ingredients. In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
Cream butter, sugar, lemon zest, and lavender until fluffy. Mix in egg.
Add dry ingredients low speed until just combined. Scoop and flatten dough onto sheets.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, cool on wire rack. Mix glaze with powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lavender extract. Decorate cookies and let set.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days, separated by wax paper.