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Lavender Cookies

Lavender cookies are buttery shortbread cookies that have a pop of flavor from lemon zest and lavender.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 136 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1-2 drops purple food coloring optional
  • Dried culinary lavender buds optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes on medium.
  3. Add in the lavender buds and lemon zest and continue mixing until well incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together.
  6. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently just until the dough comes together.
  7. 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.)
  8. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for a 3-4 minutes on the baking sheet.
  11. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and 1-2 drops of purple food coloring.
  13. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and (optional) top with more dried lavender.

Notes

  • Butter: If you're using salted butter, omit the salt.
  • Flour: It's important to properly measure the flour to avoid dry or heavy cookies. Weighing the flour is the most accurate method. Otherwise, stir or sift the flour to break it up. Then lightly spoon it into the measuring cup and level.
  • Lavender: It's important to use culinary lavender in this recipe.
  • Milk: Any milk from skim milk to whole milk will work. Nondairy milk, like almond milk, will also work but may alter the color of your icing.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 136kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g 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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136

% 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.