Description
Enjoy the delicate floral flavor of homemade Lavender Cookies, a delightful treat that combines fragrant culinary lavender with classic buttery sweetness. Perfect for tea time or any occasion, this recipe yields 10 beautifully soft and subtly aromatic cookies baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 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
Finishing
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is fluffy and pale, which helps create a light texture in the cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and finely chopped culinary lavender to evenly distribute the lavender scent and leavening.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and toughening the cookies.
- Portion Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into a ball. Space the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving room for spreading.
- Shape Cookies: Gently press each dough ball into a disc shape to help them bake evenly and develop a perfect cookie texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating the cookies are cooked through but still tender.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their texture.
- Optional Dusting: Once completely cool, optionally dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch and a hint of extra sweetness.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature for easy creaming with sugar.
- Culinary lavender should be finely chopped to evenly distribute its flavor and prevent tough bits in the cookie.
- Do not overmix the dough when combining wet and dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
- If you prefer a stronger lavender flavor, increase the amount slightly, but avoid overpowering the balance.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
