Lemon Lavender Cookies (Print Version)

Delicate cookies featuring bright lemon zest and aromatic lavender, creating a fragrant floral-citrus treat perfect for afternoon tea.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Floral & Citrus

04 - 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
05 - Zest of 2 lemons

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly blended.
03 - Lightly crush dried lavender with lemon zest using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to release essential oils.
04 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and fresh lemon juice until fully incorporated into the butter mixture.
06 - Fold the crushed lavender-lemon zest mixture into the wet ingredients until evenly distributed.
07 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined and no dry streaks remain.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the floral notes dance with bright citrus creates a cookie that's elegant without being pretentious
  • These bake up tender and melt-in-your-mouth soft, staying fresh for days in a sealed container
  • Perfect for afternoon tea or when you need something that feels special but comes together in under an hour
02 -
  • Only use culinary-grade lavender meant for cooking because lavender sold for crafts or sachets may have been treated with chemicals
  • These cookies continue to firm up as they cool so removing them from the oven when centers still look slightly underdone is the secret to perfectly soft results
  • The dough benefits from chilling for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm which prevents excessive spreading and helps the flavors develop
03 -
  • If you find the lavender flavor too subtle you can increase it to 1.5 tablespoons but I recommend starting with less since the flavor develops over time
  • Room temperature ingredients are essential here so take your butter and egg out at least 30 minutes before baking for the best texture

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