Description
Delicate butter cookies infused with fresh lemon zest and aromatic culinary lavender, topped with a sweet lemon glaze for an elegant treat perfect for tea time or special occasions
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon culinary dried lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice for glaze
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Cream softened butter with granulated sugar and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 3. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice until well combined.
- 4. Crush lavender buds slightly between fingers and add to butter mixture.
- 5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- 6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 7. Shape dough into 1-inch balls or roll out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters.
- 8. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
- 9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are just starting to turn golden.
- 10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- 11. Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth for glaze.
- 12. Drizzle or dip cooled cookies in glaze and let set for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Use only culinary-grade lavender. Adjust lavender amount to taste, starting with less if you’re new to baking with lavender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g