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Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Delightful Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies are a delightful mix of buttery goodness and refreshing citrus notes, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Or bottled juice
  • 2 tablespoons Culinary Lavender Make sure it's safe for consumption
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Or unsweetened applesauce for vegan
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Incorporate fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg yolk, mixing well.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour and culinary lavender, blending until dough forms.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough and cut into shapes.
  6. Bake cookies for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool cookies for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to create icing, then drizzle over cooled cookies.
  9. Sprinkle dried culinary lavender petals on top of icing before it sets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies offer a luxurious treat with a delightful lemon-lavender flavor that’s perfect for any occasion.

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