Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in dried lavender, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually blend into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are slightly golden but centers remain soft.
- While cooling on a wire rack, prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies and garnish with extra lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg