Description
Delight in these fragrant Lavender Lemon Sugar Cookies that combine zesty lemon with the subtle floral notes of dried lavender. Soft, chewy, and lightly sweetened, these cookies are perfect for a refreshing teatime treat or a unique dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Flavorings
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare sugar mixture: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, lemon zest, and dried lavender. Rub the mixture between your fingers for about one minute to release the lemon oils and lavender aroma, blending the flavors.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the sugar-lemon-lavender mixture with the softened butter. Beat on high speed for one minute until well incorporated and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the lemon juice, egg, and vanilla extract using the mixer until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the baking soda and salt to the mixture and beat until combined. Then gradually add the all-purpose flour and continue mixing until you form a dough.
- Shape cookies: Roll the dough into approximately 1 tablespoon-sized balls. Then roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat them evenly.
- Arrange and bake: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just set but the centers appear slightly underdone—they will firm up as they cool for a chewy texture.
- Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.
- Enjoy! Serve these aromatic and soft lavender lemon cookies with tea or as a delightful snack any time of day.
Notes
- Use only dried culinary lavender to avoid bitterness and ensure safety.
- Do not overbake; cookies are best when centers remain soft and chewy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For extra lemon flavor, consider adding a little lemon extract in place of vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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