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Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Delightful Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies at Home

Enjoy Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies, a unique blend of zesty lemon and floral lavender for a refreshing twist.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Culinary Lavender use culinary-grade
  • 1 large Egg or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water for vegan
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • splash Milk or Cream non-dairy alternatives can be used for vegan options

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  3. Gradually add in all-purpose flour, lemon zest, and dried lavender until just combined.
  4. Incorporate the egg into the dough, mixing until fully combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Roll the chilled dough out to 1/4 inch thick, and cut out cookie shapes.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly golden; cool on a wire rack.
  8. For icing, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth. Adjust consistency if needed.
  9. Dip cooled cookies in icing or drizzle it over the top, adding a sprinkle of dried lavender if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough long enough to maintain cookie shape during baking. Measure flour correctly to avoid dry cookies.

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