Lemon Lavender Cookies
Tangy lemon and exotic lavender unite in these refreshing, buttery, and crisp cookies with a delightful sweet floral fragrance. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a snack with a twist, these eggless treats are simple to make and can be shaped into your favorite forms. The addition of a tangy glaze elevates the flavor, making them irresistible.
Cuisine: European
Course: Snack
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter
- 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
- 2 tbsp Rice Flour
- 1 tsp Dried Lavender Buds
- 3/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- Pinch of Salt
- For the glaze:
- 4-5 tbsp Icing Sugar
- Juice of 1 Lemon (or as needed for desired consistency)
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Instructions:
- Begin by sifting together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, rice flour, and baking powder into a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, gently crush the lavender buds with 2 tablespoons of sugar using a mortar and pestle or a mixer.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the salted butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and creamy.
- Add honey, lavender-sugar mixture, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to the creamed butter. Mix well.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Do not knead the dough.
- Shape the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter of your choice to cut out the cookies. Gather any leftover dough, reroll it, and cut out additional cookies.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the centers are set and the edges are just beginning to brown.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together the icing sugar and lemon juice to form a thick paste.
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or spread the glaze over them, decorating as desired. Allow the glaze to set before storing the cookies in an airtight container.
Enjoy these Lemon Lavender Cookies as a delightful snack for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive holiday celebrations!
