Description
Indulge in the delicate flavors of spring with these delightful Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies. A perfect balance of zesty lemon and fragrant lavender, these cookies are sure to elevate any tea party or dessert spread.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1–2 teaspoons milk
- Purple or yellow sanding sugar for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and lavender. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Bake the Cookies: Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly, and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat butter until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
- Assemble the Cookies: Spread filling on half the cookies and sandwich with the remaining cookies. Decorate with sanding sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger lavender flavor, infuse sugar with lavender overnight.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
