Description
Delicate lavender cookies blend French countryside charm with buttery sweetness. Fragrant herbs and delicate textures invite you to savor each gentle, crumbly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 2.25 cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp dried lavender buds
- 2 lemons, zested
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 – 1.5 cups (120 – 180 g) powdered sugar
- 2 – 3 tbsps lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp dried lavender buds
Instructions
- Pulverize Infusion: Transform granulated sugar and dried lavender buds into a fine, fragrant powder using a food processor, creating an aromatic base with uniform texture.
- Zest Integration: Blend lemon zest into the lavender sugar mixture, processing until the mixture resembles a moist, sandy consistency that releases vibrant citrus notes.
- Butter Emulsion: Whip softened butter with the lemon lavender sugar using a mixer until the combination becomes light, airy, and thoroughly harmonized, developing a smooth cream.
- Dough Formation: Delicately fold flour and salt into the wet ingredients, mixing minimally to create a cohesive dough. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavor development and stabilize texture.
- Preparation and Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop chilled dough into uniform portions, spacing evenly. Bake until edges turn a delicate golden brown, approximately 12-14 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent over-browning.
- Cooling and Finishing: Rest cookies on the baking sheet for 3 minutes to set, then transfer to a cooling rack. Whisk lemon juice with powdered sugar to create a smooth glaze, drizzling generously over cooled cookies and optionally garnishing with finely chopped dried lavender for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Lavender Grinding Technique: Pulse sugar and dried lavender together until a fine, fragrant powder forms, releasing essential oils and ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Dough Chilling Importance: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to solidify butter, prevent spreading, and allow flavors to meld, resulting in a more concentrated taste profile.
- Precise Baking Watch: Monitor cookies closely during the 12-14 minute baking window, looking for delicate golden edges to prevent over-browning and maintain a tender texture.
- Glaze Application Tip: Drizzle lemon glaze when cookies are completely cool to achieve a crisp, smooth finish and prevent melting or uneven coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg