Lemon Lavender Cookies (Printable)
Delicate buttery cookies infused with lemon zest and fragrant lavender, perfect for afternoon tea or light dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Flavorings
04 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
05 - Zest of 2 lemons
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest and dried lavender. Gently rub together with your fingers to release the essential oils and fragrances.
04 - In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
05 - Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
06 - Stir in the lemon zest and lavender mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
07 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain tender texture.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
09 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
10 - Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way lemon and lavender dance together will make you wonder why you never tried this flavor combination before
- These cookies are sturdy enough to mail but delicate enough to serve at your most elegant gathering
02 -
- Culinary lavender is sweeter and less camphorous than decorative varieties, so please dont try to substitute
- Rubbing the zest into the lavender releases essential oils that would otherwise stay trapped inside the buds
03 -
- Grate your lemon zest directly into the sugar and let them sit together while you prep other ingredients
- If your lavender seems especially strong, reduce it slightly or the cookies might taste like soap