Lemon Lavender Cookies (Printable View)

Buttery treats with citrus and floral notes for afternoon tea

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Combine lemon zest and dried lavender in a small bowl. Gently rub together with fingers to release essential oils.
04 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
05 - Add egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
06 - Stir in lemon zest and lavender blend until evenly distributed.
07 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Centers should appear slightly underbaked.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The lemon cuts through the floral lavender creating the most sophisticated balance you'll ever taste in a simple cookie
  • These are genuinely effortless to make but they taste like something from an upscale bakery
02 -
  • Culinary lavender can vary in intensity, so start with slightly less if you're unsure about the floral flavor
  • These cookies continue to firm up as they cool, so removing them while they still look slightly underdone is actually perfect
03 -
  • Really take your time rubbing the lavender and lemon zest together, this step is what releases all those essential oils
  • If your lavender buds are large, pulse them briefly in a spice grinder before adding them to the dough

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