Description
Delightful lemon lavender cookies blend zesty citrus with floral elegance, creating a refined French-inspired treat. Sweet and aromatic crumbs melt gracefully, inviting you to savor each delicate bite of culinary artistry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp dried lavender (for garnish)
- 1 tsp dried culinary lavender, finely crushed
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preparation: Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light, fluffy, and pale, creating a silky smooth base for the cookies.
- Wet Ingredients Fusion: Blend egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice into the butter mixture, stirring until completely incorporated and the batter appears smooth and uniform.
- Dry Ingredient Composition: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and crushed lavender in a separate bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry components.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until a tender, cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Chilling Process: Form dough into a compact ball, encase in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to intensify flavors and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating an ideal non-stick surface.
- Shaping and Baking: Roll out chilled dough to uniform thickness, cut into desired shapes, and arrange on prepared baking sheets with ample spacing.
- Finishing Touch: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown, creating a delicate crisp exterior while maintaining a tender center.
- Cooling and Serving: Transfer cookies to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely and develop their full flavor profile before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Flavor Overpowering: Balance lavender usage carefully, as it can quickly become soapy or overwhelming – use no more than 1-2 teaspoons per batch to maintain a subtle, elegant herbal note.
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate dough for minimum 30 minutes to prevent cookies from spreading too thin and help retain intricate shape during baking, ensuring a beautiful, structured result.
- Zest Selection Matters: Use fresh, organic lemons for zesting to maximize bright, citrusy flavor and avoid bitter undertones that can come from older or non-organic citrus fruits.
- Texture Control Technique: Mix dry and wet ingredients minimally to prevent gluten development, which keeps cookies tender and delicate – stop stirring the moment ingredients are just combined for perfect, melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 47 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg