Lemon Lavender Cookies (Printable)

Delicate floral-citrus cookies with aromatic lavender and bright lemon, perfect for afternoon tea or dessert.

# 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 - 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 aromatic oils. Set aside.
04 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
06 - Fold the prepared lavender-lemon zest mixture into the batter.
07 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
08 - Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges turn lightly golden.
10 - Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The lavender gets crushed with the lemon zest, releasing oils that make the whole kitchen smell incredible
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between delicate and substantial, never crumbly or cakey
  • They keep beautifully for days and actually develop more flavor as they sit
02 -
  • Overbaking these makes them dry, so pull them out when edges are just barely golden
  • Culinary lavender is essential, craft or decorative lavender may have been treated with chemicals
  • The dough benefits from chilling for 30 minutes if it feels too soft to scoop
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them, the zest holds all the aromatic oils
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from separating and ensure even baking

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