Description
Delight in the floral and buttery goodness of Lavender Sugar Cookies. These tender, subtly fragrant cookies blend the aromatic essence of lavender with a classic sweet sugar cookie base, perfect for any occasion or tea time treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 330 grams all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 226 grams melted unsalted butter (slightly cooled)
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lavender extract
Topping
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp dried lavender
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside to ensure your cookies don’t stick during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the slightly cooled melted butter and 200 grams of granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a creamy base for your cookie dough.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Vigorously whisk the whole egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lavender extract into the butter-sugar mixture until the mixture becomes homogeneous and paste-like, ensuring an even flavor throughout.
- Incorporate Flour Mixture: Fold half of the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients gently until only a few streaks of flour remain. Then add the remaining flour mixture and fold carefully until no flour streaks are visible. This step helps maintain a tender texture.
- Prepare Lavender Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the 50 grams of granulated sugar with 3 tablespoons of dried lavender to create a fragrant coating for the cookies.
- Portion Dough: Using a medium cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each portion into a smooth ball, which will help create uniform cookies.
- Coat with Lavender Sugar: Roll each dough ball in the lavender sugar mixture until evenly coated, then place them spaced about 1-2 inches apart on the lined baking sheets to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and set while the centers remain puffy, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the hot baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- Ensure the melted butter is not too hot when mixing with eggs to prevent cooking them prematurely.
- Room temperature eggs blend more smoothly into the batter, creating a better texture.
- Do not overmix once flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- Using parchment paper helps with easy removal and cleanup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, increase dried lavender slightly but avoid overpowering the delicate balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lavender sugar cookies, floral cookies, soft sugar cookies, homemade cookies, baking with lavender, tea time cookies
