Description
Discover the delicate floral flavor of these Lavender Cookies, a delightful treat combining the subtle aroma of culinary lavender with a classic buttery sugar cookie base. Perfectly soft with lightly golden edges, these cookies make an elegant addition to any tea time or dessert platter.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup culinary lavender, finely chopped
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes fluffy and pale in color, which will help create a light texture in your cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, integrating flavor and moisture into the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and finely chopped culinary lavender to evenly distribute the lavender and rising agents.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which could make cookies tough.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading during baking.
- Flatten the Dough Balls: Gently press each dough ball into a disc shape to help them bake evenly and achieve the classic cookie form.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden, indicating that the cookies are cooked through but still tender.
- Cool on Sheets: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on them for 10 minutes, letting them firm up slightly.
- Transfer to Rack and Optional Dusting: Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, optionally dust them lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with the sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough once combining dry and wet to maintain tender cookies.
- Culinary lavender is recommended for safety and best flavor; avoid lavender intended for potpourri or other non-edible uses.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For an extra touch, you can drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies.
