Description
Sweet, delicate Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies blend Mediterranean zest with floral elegance. Buttery, crisp cookies deliver a refreshing balance of citrus and lavender, promising a delightful treat you’ll savor with each delicate bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (80 grams) powdered sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons culinary lavender buds
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
Garnish:
- Extra lavender buds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent cookie sticking.
- Combine softened butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes light and airy with a smooth, creamy texture.
- Incorporate lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt into the butter mixture, stirring until the flavors are evenly distributed and well-blended.
- Gently fold in flour and culinary lavender buds, mixing minimally to maintain the dough’s delicate texture and prevent toughness.
- Shape the dough into a rectangular form approximately 1/2 inch thick, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance cutting precision and maintain structural integrity.
- Remove chilled dough and slice into uniform squares or rectangles, positioning them carefully on the prepared baking sheet with adequate spacing.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn a delicate golden brown, allowing cookies to rest briefly on the tray before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Craft a silky lemon glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice, adjusting consistency to achieve a smooth, drizzleable icing.
- Once cookies have completely cooled, elegantly drape the lemon icing across the surface, ensuring even coverage.
- Optionally embellish with additional lavender buds, creating a visually appealing and aromatic garnish.
- Allow icing to set before serving, presenting a sophisticated and delightful culinary creation perfect for sharing.
Notes
- Swap butter with plant-based alternatives for a vegan version, ensuring the texture remains crumbly and delicate.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, maintaining the classic shortbread melt-in-your-mouth quality.
- Grind lavender buds finely to prevent overwhelming floral notes and ensure even distribution throughout the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, separating layers with parchment paper to preserve their delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg