Lemon Lavender Cookies with Glaze Recipe
Delight in these fragrant Lemon Lavender Cookies featuring a delicate blend of zesty lemon and aromatic culinary lavender. Perfectly buttery and soft-baked, these cookies are topped with a luscious lemon lavender glaze that adds a lovely floral sweetness and a hint of color. Ideal for tea time or a special treat, these cookies balance refreshing citrus with subtle floral notes for a unique and elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 sticks salted butter (at cool room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 3–4 medium lemons)
- 2 tablespoons culinary lavender
- 1 large egg (at cool room temperature)
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Lemon Lavender Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lavender extract (optional)
- A few drops of purple food coloring
- Additional lavender buds and lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, then set aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Flavorings: Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and culinary lavender on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy, ensuring the flavors are well incorporated.
- Add Egg: Beat in the large egg until fully combined and smooth, forming the base of your cookie dough.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture. Mix just until combined; the dough may appear slightly dry but should hold together.
- Shape Cookies: Using a small cookie scoop, portion out 1-tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Gently flatten each dough ball with your palms to approximately 1/3 inch thickness for even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. This ensures a soft yet firm texture.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing to prevent melting.
- Prepare Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and optional lavender extract until smooth. Add a few drops of purple food coloring if desired to give a soft lavender hue to the glaze.
- Glaze Cookies: Spoon or drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled cookies. Optionally, sprinkle additional culinary lavender buds and lemon zest for garnish and extra flavor.
- Set Glaze: Allow the glaze to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving to achieve a firm, beautiful finish.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and egg are at cool room temperature to achieve the best texture when creaming.
- Use culinary-grade lavender to avoid any bitter or overpowering flavors.
- Adjust lemon juice in the glaze to get your preferred glaze consistency—thicker or thinner.
- You can omit the purple food coloring if you prefer a natural white glaze.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For extra crisp edges, bake a minute longer but watch closely to prevent over-browning.
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