Lemon Lavender Cookies Recipe

Soft, fragrant, and buttery, these lemon lavender cookies blend fresh citrus zest with floral lavender for a light, elegant treat perfect for tea time, special occasions, or gifting.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, European

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 57

Servings: cookies

Calories: 145kcal

Cost: $6–$8

Equipment

Stand mixer or hand mixer
Microplane for fine lemon zest
Mixing bowls multiple sizes
Baking sheet lined with parchment
Cookie scoop or tablespoon for portioning
Wire rack for cooling
Plastic wrap for chilling dough
Spice grinder or mortar and pestle for lavender

Ingredients

Cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free blend
1 cup unsalted butter softened, or vegan butter for dairy-free version
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
2 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon dried lavender culinary grade, finely ground
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Glaze (Optional)

1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoon lemon juice adjust for consistency
½ teaspoon dried lavender finely ground
1-2 drops food coloring optional, for a soft purple hue

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and both sugars until fluffy.
Add egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest-lavender mixture; mix until combined.
Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet mixture; chill dough for 30 minutes.
Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheet.
Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on rack.
(Optional) Mix glaze ingredients; drizzle or dip cooled cookies, then let set.
Store cookies in airtight container; flavors develop over time.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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