Lemon Lavender Sugar Cookies: Light & Zesty! 🍋💐

These Lemon Lavender Sugar Cookies combine bright, zesty lemon with floral hints of lavender for the perfect summer treat! 🍋💐

Soft, buttery, and rolled in a vanilla lavender sugar, these cookies are finished with a tangy lemon icing.

Pair them with a warm cup of tea for a light, summery dessert. ☕️

🌟 Ingredients 🌟

For the Lavender Sugar:

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp dried lavender, ground

Zest of 1/2 lemon

For the Cookie Batter:

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1 whole egg, room temperature

1 egg yolk, room temperature

Zest of 1 lemon

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp dried lavender, finely ground

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

For the Lemon Icing:

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

2 tbsp heavy cream

Juice from half a lemon

🥄 Method 🥄

1️⃣ Make the Lavender Sugar:

In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground lavender, and lemon zest. Set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Cookie Batter:

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and egg yolk until light and fluffy. Add in the lemon zest, lemon juice, lavender, and vanilla extract, then mix well.

3️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients:

Fold in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.

4️⃣ Shape & Bake:

Scoop 1 1/2 tbsp of cookie dough for each ball and roll them in the lavender sugar. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Let the cookies cool completely.

5️⃣ Make the Lemon Icing:

Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Spread the icing over the cooled cookies and enjoy!

Have you ever baked with lavender before? Share your thoughts below! 💬👇

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