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Lemon Lavender Cookies

Delicate and fragrant cookies infused with lemon zest and dried lavender, perfect for tea time or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons dried lavender culinary grade
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and dried lavender.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar and garnish with additional lemon zest.
  2. Serve and enjoy with tea or coffee.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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