Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of zesty lemon and fragrant lavender with these Lemon Lavender Cookies. Each cookie is buttery, crumbly, and perfect for any occasion, making them a truly irresistible treat that will brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and dried lavender.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg