Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp culinary lavender buds
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest and culinary lavender until evenly combined.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour and salt, then gently fold into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft. Allow cooling slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For variation, substitute lemon zest with orange zest or add a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor.
- Ensure you use culinary-grade lavender for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg