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Soft and Tender Lemon Lavender Sugar Cookies

Soft and Tender Lemon Lavender Sugar Cookies to Brighten Your Day

These Soft and Tender Lemon Lavender Sugar Cookies offer a delightful blend of citrus and floral flavors, perfect for brightening your day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 102
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Mixture
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use organic lemons for optimal taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Culinary Grade Lavender Flowers Ensure culinary-grade lavender is used.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Best at room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg Use room temperature.
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Weigh or fluff and spoon for accuracy.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Salt
Baking Process
  • 1 sheet Parchment Paper For easy cookie removal.
  • Extra tablespoons Granulated Sugar For optional topping.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the lemon zest, granulated sugar, and dried culinary lavender. Rub together until fragrant.
  2. In a stand mixer, mix the lemon zest mixture with unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing until smooth.
  4. Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Optionally, press lightly with a sugar-dipped glass.
  8. Bake for 8-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For best results, use a kitchen scale for measuring flour and avoid overmixing the dough.

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