Lemon Lavender Cookies (Printable)

Delicate cookies with bright lemon and aromatic lavender flavors, ideal for tea time.

# What goes in:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Floral & Citrus

04 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
05 - Zest of 2 lemons

→ Wet Ingredients

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

# Directions:

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 well 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 thoroughly combined.
06 - Mix in the prepared lavender-lemon zest mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
07 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
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 a wire rack to cool completely before serving or glazing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The floral citrus combo is sophisticated yet approachable
  • They come together in under an hour with pantry staples
02 -
  • Overbaking makes lavender taste bitter so pull them out when edges just start coloring
  • Crushing the lavender with zest releases oils that prevent those soapy floral notes
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from separating during mixing
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent excessive spreading

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