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Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies That Spark Joy

Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies are an elegant dessert, balancing buttery tenderness with a floral twist, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest Essential for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Culinary Lavender Use culinary-grade
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan option
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For smooth icing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Adds tanginess
  • Milk or Cream As needed for consistency

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by creaming 1 cup of unsalted butter and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually sift in 2 cups of all-purpose flour, along with the zest of one fresh lemon and 1 tablespoon of dried culinary lavender. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  3. Add one large egg to the mixture and gently fold it in until the dough is smooth.
  4. Shape the dough into a disc and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until their edges are lightly golden.
  7. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  8. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and enough milk to achieve a smooth consistency.
  9. Once the cookies are completely cool, dip or drizzle the lemon icing over each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough to maintain cookie shape during baking. Measure flour correctly to avoid density and use culinary lavender only.

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