Description
Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies are delicate, buttery cookies infused with floral lavender and zesty lemon, filled with a tangy lemon buttercream for a fragrant and elegant treat perfect for tea time or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the lemon buttercream:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1–2 tsp milk or cream, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and chopped lavender. Mix until combined.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls or use a small cookie scoop. Place on prepared baking sheets and gently flatten with your hand or a glass.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are just lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- To make the buttercream, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Beat until fluffy, adding milk a little at a time until spreadable.
- Spread or pipe buttercream onto the bottom of half the cookies and top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Notes
- Use only culinary-grade lavender for safe consumption.
- Cookies can be made ahead and frozen; assemble after thawing.
- Add a drop of purple food coloring to the buttercream for a lavender-inspired touch.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps cookies hold their shape better during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg