Description
Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies are a charming blend of zesty lemon and delicate lavender, offering a delightful flavor experience with every bite. These soft, buttery cookies are perfect for tea parties or as a sweet afternoon treat. With a luscious lemon filling that complements the floral notes, these cookies will elevate any gathering. Easy to make, they are ideal for bakers of all skill levels and promise to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried culinary lavender buds
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in lemon zest and dried lavender buds.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn golden brown. Let cool.
- For the filling, whisk together powdered sugar, softened butter, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Spread on one cookie and sandwich with another.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg