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Homemade lavender cookies on wood plate with rustic texture and edible flower garnish

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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

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

Notes

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