Lemon lavender cookies are a delightful blend of floral lavender and zesty lemon, creating a light, aromatic treat perfect for any occasion. The sweetness of the cookies is perfectly balanced with the refreshing citrus flavor, while the lavender adds a subtle floral note, making them an elegant and unique dessert. Whether you’re serving them at a tea party, giving them as a gift, or simply enjoying them with a cup of tea or coffee, these cookies are sure to impress.
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Set this mixture aside for later.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will provide a smooth base for your dough and help create the perfect cookie texture. Add the lemon zest to the butter and sugar mixture, along with an egg and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. The lemon zest will infuse the dough with a fresh, citrusy flavor that pairs beautifully with the lavender.
Next, gently fold in the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. The dough should come together easily and have a slightly sticky texture. To bring in the lavender, add dried culinary lavender buds to the dough. Be sure to use lavender specifically labeled for cooking, as some lavender varieties can be too strong or even unsafe to eat. The floral lavender will provide a soft, fragrant note to the cookies.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out small rounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If you like, you can gently press the tops of the dough rounds to flatten them slightly for a more uniform shape.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t overbake, as you want them to stay soft and tender in the center. Once done, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For an extra touch of sweetness, you can drizzle the cooled cookies with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice. This will enhance the citrus flavor and give the cookies a glossy finish.
These lemon lavender cookies are the perfect balance of tart and floral, making them a truly special dessert that’s both refreshing and indulgent.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest freshly grated
- 1 tbsp lavender buds culinary
- 1 egg large
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest and lavender buds.
- Beat in the egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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I was really skeptical about the lavender in cookies, but these turned out amazing! The lemon zest really brightens them up. 5 stars!
I tried making these but I used too much lavender and they tasted weird. Might try again with less next time. 2 stars.
I feel you! Lavender can be tricky. Maybe try half of what you think you’ll need next time. Good luck!
Not my favorite. The flavor is too strange for me. I just like classic cookies, you know?
I totally get it! Some flavors just don’t mesh well with what we’re used to. Classic cookies are where it’s at! 🍪
Strange? I think they sound amazing! Lemon and lavender give such a refreshing twist. You should try diff flavor combos before calling it strange.
Yum! My kids loved them! They said it tasted like sunshine and made them happy. Will be our new favorite! ☀️
Used dried lavender and it got kinda crunchy. What did I do wrong? 1/5 for me.
Lemon and lavender? Sounds weird. I don’t think it’ll work.
Sounds pretty good to me! I mean, lavender in cookies? Why not! I love trying new stuff.
I thought the same thing at first! But lemon and lavender can actually be a nice combination. You should give it a try!
These cookies are absolutely divine! The lemon and lavender combo is perfection! 5 stars!
Not sure about the lavender. It feels weird in cookies. Much prefer chocolate chip. 😕
I totally get what you mean! Lavender can be a bit much. Chocolate chip forever! 🍪❤️
OMG! I made these for a tea party and everyone loved them! Will make again for sure. 🍋💜
Simplest recpe ever! I made them yesterday and they were GONE within the hour. 😂
Sounds amazing! I can’t believe they vanished that quick! 😂 Definitely trying this recipe! 🍪
Why would you put flowers in cookies? Seems weird to me. I’ll stick to chocolate chip.
I totally get where you’re coming from! But lavender can add such a unique flavor. It’s worth a try!
Flowers in cookies? No way! That just don’t sound right. Give me chocolate any day.
Super easy recipe! I didn’t have lavender so I used vanilla extract instead, turned out great!
WOW! I need to make these again. So good!
Not really a fan. The lavender was too strong for me. Are we supposed to eat flowers? 🤔
I totally get that! Lavender can be strong. You don’t HAVE to eat flowers, but some people love it! Just stick to classic flavors if you’re unsure! 😊
Wait, are we supposed to eat these? They smell like flowers. I’m sceptical.
Cookies! Yummm. Can’t wait to try this. 😀
These sound amazing! I love lemon and lavender together!! Can’t wait to bake them! 😀
Um, lavender in cookies? Sounds weird to me. I dunno if I would like it.
I didn’t like these cookies at all. The floral taste is just wrong in my opinion. 😝
I used honey instead of sugar and it worked well! Also added more lemon zest, yum!
Sounds delicious! I gotta try honey next time instead of sugar. Great tip!
Yum! The lemon flavor really pops! Definitely making these again.
What type of lavender do I use? Got confused at that part. I used the dried one from my garden.
I thought any lavender would work! But now I’m not sure if my cookies will taste weird. Hope it turns out ok.
You can use culinary lavender, which is often labeled specifically for cooking. Dried lavender from your garden might be fine, but make sure it’s not treated with chemicals!