Lavender Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these elegant and aromatic lavender cookies, a perfect treat for tea time or special gatherings. Infused with the delicate, floral essence of dried culinary lavender, these buttery cookies offer a unique twist on classic flavors. The recipe features simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, creamy unsalted butter, and a hint of pure vanilla extract, while the lavender is blended with sugar to awaken its fragrant oils. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, these cookies are irresistibly tender and golden around the edges. Pair them with a cup of herbal tea or enjoy them on their own for a sophisticated dessert that feels like a sweet escape to a blooming lavender field.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the sugar and dried culinary lavender. Use a spoon or your fingers to gently crush the lavender into the sugar to release its aroma and oils.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and lavender-infused sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each ball with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass to create a uniform thickness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your fragrant lavender cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2379 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.3 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.4 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 944 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 336.3 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 393 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
