Lemon Lavender Cookies (Printable)

Fragrant floral cookies with bright lemon zest. Ideal for tea time gatherings.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - Using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, lightly crush the dried lavender with lemon zest to release aromatic oils; set aside.
04 - In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
05 - Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until fully incorporated and smooth.
06 - Mix in the crushed lavender-lemon zest mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
07 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
09 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10 - Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between elegant and comforting
  • The lavender scent fills your kitchen while they bake
  • They stay soft for days, if they last that long
02 -
  • Culinary lavender is essential, the craft store kind tastes like soap
  • Overbaking even by a minute makes these lose their delicate texture
  • The dough firms up in the fridge if you want to bake it later
03 -
  • Freeze scooped dough balls on a tray, then transfer to a bag for fresh cookies anytime
  • The lavender flavor intensifies overnight, making them even better the next day

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