Description
Lavender Cookies are delicate, buttery treats infused with finely chopped culinary lavender, offering a subtle floral aroma and elegant flavor perfect for teatime or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup culinary lavender, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy and pale.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and chopped lavender.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions and roll into balls; place on baking sheets spaced apart.
- Press each ball gently into a disc shape.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Add lemon zest for a citrusy complement to lavender.
- Mix in white chocolate chips or dried cranberries for texture.
- Substitute some flour with almond flour for nuttier flavor.
- Use honey instead of granulated sugar for richer sweetness.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
