Description
Delight in these delicate Lemon Lavender Cookies, perfectly balancing floral notes with a refreshing citrus zing. Soft, buttery, and lightly flavored with culinary lavender and fresh lemon zest, these cookies are a sophisticated treat ideal for afternoon tea or a sweet springtime snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon culinary dried lavender, finely ground
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and finely ground culinary lavender until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Flavors: Beat in the egg, fresh lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until all the flour mixture is combined without overworking the dough, preserving the cookies’ tender crumb.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, then gently flatten each ball slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the bottoms start to turn a light golden color.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.
Notes
- Use only culinary-grade lavender to avoid bitterness and ensure a fragrant flavor.
- For an extra burst of lemon flavor, drizzle cooled cookies with a simple lemon glaze made by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice.
