Description
Delightful Lemon Lavender Cookies combine zesty lemon with aromatic lavender for a unique and refreshing treat. These soft, tender cookies offer a perfect balance of citrus brightness and floral notes, ideal for afternoon tea or a light dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 large egg
Optional
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside for later incorporation.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Flavors: Mix in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and dried culinary lavender buds thoroughly into the creamed butter and sugar until the ingredients are well combined and fragrant.
- Incorporate Egg: Add the large egg to the wet mixture and beat until fully blended, creating a smooth batter.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently to combine without overmixing to preserve cookie tenderness.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the dough, which helps in shaping.
- Shape Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the chilled dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Optionally, roll each ball in powdered sugar for a sweet, slightly crunchy coating.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers appear soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve once cooled.
Notes
- Use dried culinary lavender buds to avoid bitterness that fresh lavender might impart.
- Refrigeration helps maintain the shape and texture of the cookies during baking.
- Rolling cookies in powdered sugar is optional but adds a delicate sweetness and a pretty finish.
- The cookies are best enjoyed within 3 days, stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, you can increase lemon zest slightly.
