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Soft Lemon Lavender Summer Cookies

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Soft lemon lavender summer cookies are fragrant, tender, and topped with a delicate lemon glaze, perfect for summer gatherings and tea times.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon culinary dried lavender buds
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sea salt, and dried lavender buds until evenly combined.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until the mixture is vibrant and fresh smelling.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
  10. Drizzle or brush the lemon glaze over the cooled cookies and let sit until the glaze sets, about 15-20 minutes.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor. Measure lavender carefully to avoid bitterness. Softened butter should not be melted. Watch baking time closely to keep centers soft. Adjust glaze consistency with lemon juice for a slow drip texture. If humid, refrigerate glazed cookies to set glaze faster.

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