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Lemon Lavender Cookies

Lemon Lavender Cookies That Brighten Your Day

Enjoy the delightful fusion of zesty lemon and floral lavender in these Lemon Lavender Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup sugar brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup butter softened, or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 large egg or substitute with a flax egg for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest fresh zest from organic lemons
  • 1 tablespoon dried lavender culinary-grade lavender
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Lavender Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Cream the softened butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
  5. Add the egg, lemon zest, and dried lavender to the creamed mixture and mix until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Always use culinary-grade lavender and avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender. Uniform cookie size helps in even baking.

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