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Lemon Lavender Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these Lemon Lavender Cookies, a charming blend of citrusy lemon zest and fragrant culinary lavender, enhanced by a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and topped with a glossy lemon lavender glaze. Perfect for brightening your tea time or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 2 sticks salted butter (at cool room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 3–4 medium lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons culinary lavender
  • 1 large egg (at cool room temperature)
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (spoon and leveled)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Lemon Lavender Glaze

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lavender extract (optional)
  • A few drops of purple food coloring
  • Additional lavender buds and lemon zest (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Set this mixture aside for later use to streamline the process.
  3. Cream Butter and Flavorings: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the salted butter, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and culinary lavender together on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and aromatic, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Egg: Incorporate the room-temperature egg into the creamed mixture and beat until thoroughly combined, ensuring a smooth batter.
  5. Combine with Dry Mix: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture just until the dough comes together. The dough may feel slightly dry but should hold when pressed.
  6. Shape Cookies: Using a small cookie scoop, portion out 1-tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Gently flatten each dough ball with your palms to about 1/3 inch thickness.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden brown. Once baked, cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Glaze: While the cookies cool, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and optional lavender extract in a bowl until smooth. Add a few drops of purple food coloring to achieve a soft lavender hue.
  9. Glaze and Garnish: Spoon the lemon lavender glaze generously over the cooled cookies. If desired, sprinkle additional culinary lavender buds and lemon zest on top for an elegant finishing touch. Allow the glaze to set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use culinary-grade lavender, as it is safe for consumption and provides a delicate aroma without bitterness.
  • Ensure the butter and egg are at cool room temperature to achieve proper creaming and an even dough texture.
  • Zest lemons before juicing to maximize the aromatic oils; zesting after juicing can be difficult and less flavorful.
  • If the dough feels too dry to hold together, you may add a teaspoon of milk to help it bind.
  • For a more pronounced lavender flavor in the glaze, lavender extract is optional but recommended.
  • Allow the glaze to fully set on the cookies before stacking or storing to avoid sticking.

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