Irresistible Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies You’ll Love
Buttery, crisp lemon lavender shortbread cookies with a delicate floral aroma and bright citrus notes, perfect for elegant snacking or afternoon tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the flour, dried lavender, lemon zest, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each ball with a fork.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Finely grinding the lavender helps distribute flavor evenly.
Do not overbake to keep the cookies tender-crisp.
Chill the dough briefly if it feels too soft.
Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
