Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Lemon Lavender Cookies! Offering a unique twist on traditional cookies, they feature a bright citrusy taste paired with fragrant lavender, resulting in a soft and buttery texture. Topped with a sweet lemon lavender glaze, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—from afternoon tea to festive gatherings. Easy to make and requiring no chilling time, they’re an excellent choice for last-minute baking. With their beautiful presentation and refreshing flavor, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 sticks salted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 3 lemons)
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and baking powder; set aside.
- Using a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add egg and mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients on low speed until just mixed; dough may appear slightly dry.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball gently.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden; cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For glaze, mix powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 36g)
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 78mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 22mg