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Lemon Lavender Cookies

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 30 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 2 ¼ cups (270g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 tbsp (10g) cornstarch
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 sticks (225g) salted butter, at cool room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 3 medium lemons)
  • 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
  • 1 large egg, at cool room temperature

Glaze

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 23 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp lavender extract (optional)
  • 34 drops purple food coloring (optional)
  • Lavender buds & lemon zest, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your oven & baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter, sugar, zest & lavender: In a large bowl with a stand mixer (paddle attachment) or handheld mixer, beat butter, sugar, lemon zest, and lavender on medium speed for 2–3 minutes, until fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  4. Add egg: Beat in the egg until well incorporated.
  5. Add flour mix: Reduce mixer to low and gradually add dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. Dough will be slightly dry but should hold together.
  6. Scoop & shape: Scoop 1 tbsp of dough, roll into balls, and place on baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Flatten gently to 1/3 inch (1 cm) thickness.
  7. Bake: Bake one sheet at a time for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.
  8. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and optional lavender extract until thick but pourable. Add food coloring if using.
  10. Decorate: Spoon glaze over each cookie and sprinkle with lavender buds or lemon zest if you like. Let glaze set for 30 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes