Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of zesty lemon and fragrant lavender with these elegant Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies. Perfect for tea parties, celebrations, or simply as a sweet treat at home, these cookies are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate. With their soft texture and aromatic flavors, they will impress your guests and elevate any gathering. This recipe is easy to follow, making it ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Surprise your loved ones by gifting them a box of these charming homemade cookies that capture the essence of spring!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon culinary lavender, finely ground
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- Thin lemon slices (for garnish)
- Fresh lavender sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix just until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out cookies using a round cookie cutter and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the lavender buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and mix in ground lavender, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe buttercream onto half of the cooled cookies and sandwich with another cookie on top.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg