Description
A light, fresh, and fragrant cookie recipe combining zesty lemon and floral lavender for a delightful homemade treat that’s quick and simple to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon finely ground dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: soften butter at room temperature, zest lemons finely, measure and grind lavender until powdery, sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Cream butter and sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and ground lavender until just combined.
- Gradually add sifted dry ingredients on low speed until dough just comes together; avoid overmixing.
- Portion dough balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart, flatten slightly, and chill in fridge for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Optionally sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set but soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Use culinary-grade dried lavender only and grind finely to avoid chewy bits. Chill dough before baking to prevent spreading. Fresh lemon zest is key for bright flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For gluten-free version, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and add an extra minute to baking time. Vegan adaptation possible using vegan butter and flax egg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 1
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