Description
These delicate Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies are a delightful treat, combining the floral notes of lavender with the bright citrusy flavors of lemon. A perfect balance of sweet and tangy, these cookies are sure to impress at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a food processor, pulse the flour, baking powder, salt, and dried lavender until the lavender is finely ground.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract, and mix until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough, cut out cookies, and place them on baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Make Filling: Beat butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Assemble: Once the cookies are cooled, spread or pipe filling onto one cookie and sandwich with another.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender for the best flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Let cookies sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
