Lavender Cookies

These delicate lavender cookies offer a buttery texture and calming floral flavor, perfect for tea time or a relaxing treat. Easy to make with pantry staples and customizable with lemon, honey, or Earl Grey variations.

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Course: Cookies, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Chill Time: 2

Total Time: 2 30

Servings: cookies

Calories: 140kcal

Cost: $4–6

Equipment

1 Stand mixer or hand mixer For creaming butter and sugar
1 Spice grinder To finely grind lavender buds
1 Digital kitchen scale For accurate measurements
1 Silicone baking mat or parchment paper For non-stick baking
1 Sharp knife For slicing cookie dough
1 Wire cooling rack To cool cookies evenly

Ingredients

2 cups All-purpose flour
1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
¾ cup Granulated sugar
1 large Egg
1 tablespoon Dried culinary lavender buds Finely ground
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Baking powder

Instructions

Grind lavender buds finely but not into powder
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Add egg, vanilla, and lavender to creamed mix
Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder separately
Mix dry into wet until just combined
Form dough into a log and wrap in plastic
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours
Set oven to 350°F
Cut dough into ¼-inch rounds
Bake 12–15 min until edges are golden
Tap baking sheet on counter after baking
Transfer to wire rack to cool completely

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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