Lemon Lavender Cookies (Printable)
Buttery cookies with bright lemon zest and fragrant culinary lavender, perfect for afternoon tea.
# What You 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
# Steps:
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. Gently rub them together with your fingers to release the oils and fragrance. Set aside.
04 - Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl 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.
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. Once cool, dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The buttery texture melts in your mouth while the lemon keeps everything bright and refreshing
- They are surprisingly simple to make but taste like something from a fancy bakery
02 -
- Culinary lavender is non negotiable, other lavender can taste soapy or bitter
- Rubbing the zest and lavender together is the secret step that releases the essential oils
03 -
- If the lavender flavor seems too strong initially, give the cookies 24 hours to soften
- A microplane makes all the difference for getting perfect lemon zest without any bitter pith