Lemon Lavender Cookies (Printable version)

Buttery cookies infused with lemon zest and culinary lavender for a delicate, floral finish.

# 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

→ Wet Ingredients

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - Using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, lightly crush the dried lavender with lemon zest to release aromatic oils. Set aside.
04 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and fresh lemon juice until fully incorporated and smooth.
06 - Mix in the prepared lavender-lemon zest mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
07 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The lemon and lavender create this impossibly elegant flavor combination that feels like something from a French bakery
  • These cookies have the most tender crumb that practically melts in your mouth with every bite
02 -
  • Culinary lavender and lavender meant for sachets or potpourri are not the same thing, so please check that label twice
  • Overbaking by even a minute will make these dry and crumbly, so set that timer and pay attention
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make or break this recipe, so plan ahead and leave everything out for an hour before baking
  • If you cant find culinary lavender locally, check specialty spice shops or order online rather than substituting

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