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Elegant Lemon Lavender Cookies

There’s something about the combination of lemon and lavender that feels like a crisp, beautiful spring morning. I’ve always been drawn to floral flavors in baking, but the key is balance—you want that delicate, herbaceous note of lavender to complement the bright, citrusy punch of the lemon, not overpower it. These cookies have become a staple for my weekend tea times because they are incredibly elegant, refreshingly light, and look like a work of art on a serving plate.
I love these cookies because they strike that rare balance between a "fancy" bakery treat and a simple, comforting cookie. The texture is perfectly buttery, with a slight, delicate crisp on the edges and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. Every time I bake them, the kitchen fills with the most soothing, aromatic scent. They are the perfect way to elevate an afternoon break and always make a fantastic impression when I bring them to a brunch or a neighborhood gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 1 tsp Dried Culinary Lavender
  • 1 large Egg
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ½ tsp Lemon Extract
Glaze:
  • ½ cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin & Cookie Cutters
  • Zester

Method
 

  1. Prep the Sugar: In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, lemon zest, and lavender. Use your fingers to rub the zest and lavender into the sugar until the sugar is fragrant and moist.
  2. Cream: Add the butter to the sugar mixture and beat until pale and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla, and lemon extract. Mix until combined.
  3. Mix: Gradually stir in the flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Chill: Divide the dough, wrap in plastic, and chill in the fridge for 30–60 minutes.
  5. Shape: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough out on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness and cut into your desired shapes.
  6. Bake: Arrange on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden.
  7. Glaze: Whisk the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice together. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or dip them in the glaze. Let it set before serving.