Lavender Cookies
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Lavender Cookies
Description
Lavender Cookies highlight the floral aroma of dried culinary lavender mingled with fresh lemon zest in a classic butter and flour-based dough. The dough is creamed with sugar, then carefully mixed with lavender, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt before being rolled out thin. Baking these at a moderate temperature allows for crisp edges and a tender center without browning too darkly. The optional glaze, made with powdered sugar and milk, can be lightly colored purple and sprinkled with extra lavender buds for presentation. These cookies pair nicely with tea or coffee and provide an elegant, subtly scented treat.
The presence of unsalted butter, precise flour measuring, and the use of culinary lavender are key to achieving the intended texture and flavor. Rolling the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness ensures even baking and the right crunch. Cooling the cookies briefly on the baking sheet before transferring helps them firm up and maintain shape. The glaze adds sweetness and a gentle contrast to the floral notes without overpowering.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup butter softened to room temperature, unsalted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lavender dried, culinary
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1-2 purple food coloring optional, drops
- lavender buds optional, dried culinary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes on medium.
- Add in the lavender buds and lemon zest and continue mixing until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently just until the dough comes together.
- Roll the dough into a 1/4-inch-thick sheet and cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter. (I used 3-inch diameter round cookie cutters and this made 2 dozen cookies.)
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for a 3-4 minutes on the baking sheet.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and 1-2 drops of purple food coloring.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and (optional) top with more dried lavender.
Notes
- If using salted butter, omit the additional salt to keep the flavor balanced.
- Measure flour accurately by weighing or spooning lightly into the measuring cup and leveling to prevent dry cookies.
- Only use culinary lavender to avoid bitterness or harsh flavors.
- Different types of milk, including non-dairy, can be used for the glaze but may affect its color.
- These cookies yield about two dozen 3-inch rounds depending on cutter size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 241IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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