Description
Delicate, buttery shortbread cookies infused with fresh lemon zest and dried lavender, topped with a sweet lemon glaze. These elegant cookies are perfect for tea time, special occasions, or as a light and fragrant treat.
Ingredients
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- For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and dried lavender.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Roll the dough into a log shape, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, slice the dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over them and let it set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, you can increase the amount of dried culinary lavender slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg