Lemon Lavender Cookies
Lavender Lemon Cookies are delicate and delicious. These beautiful treats pair perfectly with acup of hot tea by yourself or while sharing a pot of tea with friends. Made with edible lavenderpetals and lemon zest, this is one special cookie.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Chilling Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Pieces
Calories: 128kcal
- 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/3 Cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Edible Lavender Culinary Grade
- 1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 Cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sanding Sugar Optional
In a bowl, sift flour and salt. Set aside.
Place 1 Tbsp. of the granulated sugar, lavender, and lemon zest in a mortar and grind lightly with the pestle.
Place lavender mixture in a large bowl with remaining sugar and butter. Cream together until smooth. Add vanilla. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture until it forms a dough. Shape into a disk and wrap tightly in plastic wrap
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes 1 1/2 to 2-inch circle or flower cookie cutter and place on prepared sheet. Sprinkle with some pure cane sugar, then place in the freezer for 15 minutes
Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
These cookies have a wonderful lemon flavor. Make sure you add at least 1 TB of Lemon Zest.
Make sure you refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cutting the cookies into the shape. Freeze for at least 15 minutes after you cut them before baking, so cookies hold their shape.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg