Lemon Lavender Cookies (Printable)

Delicate floral cookies with bright citrus notes, ideal for afternoon tea or light dessert.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

04 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender

05 - Zest of 2 lemons

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

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.

03 - Using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, lightly crush the dried lavender with lemon zest to release essential oils; set aside.

04 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.

05 - Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and fresh lemon juice until mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.

06 - Mix in the prepared lavender-lemon zest mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

07 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently until just incorporated and no flour streaks remain.

08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.

09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.

10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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Overbaking is the enemy of soft floral cookies so pull them when edges just start turning golden
Crush the lavender finely or you'll get intense pockets of floral flavor that can be overwhelming

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Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from seizing and ensure even baking
Let your dough rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to scoop