Description
Delightful cookies that combine fresh lemon and subtle floral notes of lavender, perfect for spring gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender (for the cookie dough)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, dried lavender, and lemon zest.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and dried lavender until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving.
<li Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and ensure butter is softened to room temperature. Don’t overmix the dough for a softer cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg