Lemon Lavender Sugar Cookies

🕒 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 12 min
🍽 Serves: 24
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Welcome to a delightful baking journey with Lemon Lavender Sugar Cookies. These cookies are a perfect blend of refreshing lemon and soothing lavender, making them a great treat for any occasion. Let’s dive in and bake some joy!

Ingredients for Lemon Lavender Sugar Cookies

Flour provides the structure for our cookies. We use all-purpose flour as it balances tenderness and structure perfectly. Baking powder helps the cookies rise slightly, giving them a light texture. A pinch of salt accentuates all the flavors.

Butter, when softened, creams beautifully with sugar, creating a fluffy base. Our star sweetener, sugar, gives the cookies their classic sweetness. Egg binds everything together, ensuring a cohesive dough. Vanilla extract adds a hint of warmth and depth.

Lemon zest and lemon juice bring in that fresh zing, which pairs beautifully with dried culinary lavender, adding a subtle floral note. This combination is what sets these cookies apart.

Tips & Tricks

  • Ensure your butter is truly softened for a smooth creaming process.
  • Use a microplane to zest lemons for the most flavor with minimal effort.
  • If lavender is too strong for your taste, reduce it to 2 teaspoons.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to handle.

Serving Suggestions

These cookies pair wonderfully with a light herbal tea or a chilled glass of lemonade. For a more indulgent treat, serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They also make a charming addition to a dessert platter at gatherings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh lavender instead of dried?
Fresh lavender can be used, but it may alter the flavor intensity. Use about 1.5 times the amount of fresh lavender as dried.
How should I store these cookies?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They also freeze well for up to three months.

Lemon Lavender Sugar Cookies Recipe Walkthrough

First, get your oven warmed up to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures your cookies come off easily and bake evenly. Next, grab a medium bowl and whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside for a moment.

In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until they’re light and fluffy. You’re looking for a pale, creamy texture here. Now, beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until everything is well combined. The mixture should smell divine!

Gradually add the dry ingredients into your wet mixture. Mix just until combined; overmixing can make the cookies tough. Gently fold in the dried lavender. This is where the magic happens — the lavender’s aroma will start to bloom.

Roll tablespoonfuls of the dough into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten them slightly with your palm. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, keeping an eye out for edges that turn lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Unique combination of citrusy and floral flavors.
  • Perfectly balanced sweetness and texture.
  • Easy and straightforward steps for baking success.
  • Great for gifting and impressing guests.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the dried lavender.
7. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, flattening slightly with your palm.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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