Lemon Lavender Cookies
Delicate lavender and bright lemon flavors combine in these buttery, floral cookies—perfect for a light and elegant treat.
Equipment
- Baking sheets, Parchment paper or silicone baking mat, Large mixing bowl, Medium mixing bowl, Electric mixer, Wire rack
Ingredients
- ½ cup 112 g nondairy butter
- ¾ cup 144 g raw sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups 188 g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 scant tablespoons 2 g culinary dried lavender
- 2 scant tablespoons 30 ml coconut milk or other nondairy milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the lemon and vanilla extracts.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Stir in the dried lavender.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Add the milk as needed to ensure the dough is not too dry or too wet.
- Divide the dough into 20 equal portions, using about 1 heaping tablespoon (24 g) of dough per cookie.
- Place the dough portions onto the prepared baking sheets, flattening them slightly as they won’t spread much during baking.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- For chewier cookies, bake for 12 minutes.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
These cookies pair beautifully with a cup of Earl Grey or chamomile tea. Serve them on a tiered tray for an elegant afternoon tea experience.
Wine Advice:
Enjoy with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a lightly sparkling Prosecco to enhance the floral and citrus notes.
Nutrition values
Calories: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Protein: 1.5 g | Fat: 5 g | Sugar: 8 g