These delightful Lemon Lavender Cookies are fragrant, slightly sweet, and perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your tea time or dessert table. They combine the tanginess of lemons with the subtle floral notes of lavender, resulting in a unique and tasty treat.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 11gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg