Lemon Lavender Cookies (Printable)

Delicate floral-citrus cookies ready in 32 minutes. Perfect with tea or as light treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Floral & Citrus

04 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
05 - Zest of 2 lemons
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Lightly crush dried lavender with lemon zest using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to release oils; set aside.
04 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
06 - Mix in the prepared lavender-lemon zest mixture until evenly distributed.
07 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way lemon and lavender dance together makes these feel fancy without any fuss
  • They bake up tender and stay soft for days, unlike so many cookies that turn into rocks
  • Perfect alongside afternoon tea or as a light dessert that does not leave you feeling heavy
02 -
  • Overbaking by even a minute makes these dry and less delicate, so watch closely at the 10 minute mark
  • Crush the lavender with the lemon zest rather than adding them separately, or the floral flavor will not distribute evenly
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from seizing up and creating tough cookies
03 -
  • Grate the lemon zest before juicing the lemons, as it is nearly impossible to zest a juiced lemon effectively
  • If you can only find lavender buds that are too large, give them an extra pulse in the grinder so no one bites into a whole flower

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