Description
Delight your senses with these fragrant Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies. The perfect balance of buttery, zesty, and floral flavors makes them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon culinary lavender buds
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add in the flour, salt, lavender buds, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
4. Roll the dough into balls and flatten them slightly on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
7. For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
Ensure that you use culinary-grade lavender for flavoring your cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Protein: 1g
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, lemon, lavender, iced