Lavender Lemon Cookies
Delightful cookies blending the bright zest of lemon with the fragrant floral notes of lavender, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest Freshly grated for the best flavor.
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender Ensure it's culinary grade.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level for accurate measurement.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Dusting
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar For dusting before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add lemon zest, dried lavender, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the palm of your hand.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure to use culinary-grade lavender. Adjust the amount of lavender according to taste preference. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.