Description
The perfect cross between a shortbread and butter cookie, these easy Lemon Lavender Cookies are ideal for Mother’s Day, bridal showers, birthdays, or a much needed treat. Topped with a delicious lemon glaze, they are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
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COOKIES:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon culinary lavender
GLAZE:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Make the batter – In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and lemon extract. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, lemon zest, and culinary lavender. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until it comes together as a ball of dough.
- Roll and cut – Roll out dough on a floured surface until 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes and place onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake – Bake at 325 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely.
- Make the glaze – Once cookies have cooled, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Spoon over cookies and spread until fully covered. Let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies & Candy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 89
- Sugar: 9.1 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 3.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.6 g