Description
Delicate and aromatic, these Lavender Cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. With a subtle floral flavor and a tender crumb, these cookies are perfect for tea time or as a light dessert.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Stir in chopped lavender.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball with your hand or the bottom of a glass. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a glaze, mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Use only culinary-grade lavender to ensure safety and flavor quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Floral-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
