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Delicious Lemon Lavender Cookies on a rustic wooden table

Lemon Lavender Cookies

These delightful Lemon Lavender Cookies blend zesty lemon and delicate lavender for a treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender Can substitute with fresh lavender, use sparingly.
  • 1 zest lemon Use fresh lemon for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • to taste powdered sugar for glaze Mix with lemon juice to desired consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, lavender, and lemon zest.
  2. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
Baking
  1. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Finishing Touch
  1. For the glaze, mix lemon juice with powdered sugar to desired consistency and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.