Description
Delight your senses with these refreshing Lemon and Lavender Sugar Cookies. These soft, buttery treats combine the zesty brightness of lemon with the delicate floral notes of lavender, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for sunny afternoons, tea parties, or as a sweet finish to dinner, these cookies are sure to impress everyone with their stunning appearance and aromatic charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, dried lavender, lemon zest, and salt until combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg