Description
Delightful cookies infused with fresh lemon and floral lavender, perfect for a calming treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, lemon zest, and dried lavender in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mix, stirring until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of dried lavender to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and sprinkle with extra lavender.
- Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier twist, use half whole wheat flour and reduce sugar. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon, lavender, dessert, easy recipe