Description
Soft, fragrant cookies bursting with fresh lemon flavor, perfectly balanced by delicate hints of lavender.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, culinary lavender, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a healthier version, substitute half the butter with unsweetened applesauce or yogurt, and use whole wheat flour. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon, lavender, dessert, baking