Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies, where tangy lemon zest meets delicate floral notes of culinary lavender. These soft, buttery cookies are perfect for tea parties or as a light afternoon snack. With their elegant appearance and melt-in-your-mouth filling, they promise to impress at any gathering. Easy to make and delightful to taste, this recipe brings a touch of spring into your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender (food-grade)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in flour, culinary lavender, lemon zest, and salt until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around edges; cool on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, lemon juice, and extra zest until creamy. Spread between two cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg