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Lemon Lavender Cookies Recipe

Lemon Lavender Cookies Recipe: A Delightful Spring Treat

Lemon Lavender Cookies Recipe features bright citrus and floral notes for a delightful spring treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Can reduce slightly for less sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps cookies rise
  • 0.5 cups Butter Use unsalted or non-dairy for vegan
  • 1 large Egg For vegan, substitute with flax or chia egg
  • 1 medium Lemon Zest Fresh zest preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Culinary Lavender Use culinary-grade, not ornamental
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors
For Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Mix with lemon juice for glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and lemon zest to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the culinary lavender into the dough.
  7. Scoop mounds of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days. For longer storage, freeze cookies for up to 3 months.

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