Lemon Lavender Cookies (Printable)

Buttery cookies with bright lemon zest and fragrant lavender—ready in 32 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 buds
05 - Zest of 1 large lemon

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ For Finishing

11 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Combine the lavender and lemon zest in a small bowl. Rub them together with your fingers to release the oils and fragrance.
04 - Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
05 - Beat in the egg, then add the vanilla extract and lemon juice, mixing until combined.
06 - Stir in the lavender-lemon zest mixture until evenly distributed.
07 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
10 - Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These cookies strike that rare magical balance between bright lemon and calming lavender like sunshine meeting a gentle breeze
  • The dough comes together in minutes but tastes like something from an upscale bakery
02 -
  • Overbaking these cookies will make them dry and the lavender flavor can turn bitter so watch them closely
  • Rubbing the lavender and lemon zest together is the secret step that releases the essential oils and makes the flavor sing
03 -
  • Infuse your sugar with lavender overnight by shaking them together in a jar then sifting out the buds before using for an even deeper flavor
  • If you are unsure whether your lavender is culinary grade stick to buying it from a reputable spice company rather than your garden center

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