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Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies for a Floral Bliss

These Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies blend zesty lemon and floral lavender for a delightful treat that brightens any occasion.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens the dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest for bright citrus flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Culinary Lavender use culinary lavender only
  • 1 large Egg can replace with flax egg for vegan option
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for icing
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Cream use non-dairy alternatives if desired

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Gradually add flour, lemon zest, and lavender to the mixture.
  3. Fold in egg until dough is smooth and cohesive.
  4. Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), roll out dough, and cut into shapes.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Whisk together icing ingredients until smooth and adjust consistency as needed.
  9. Dip cookies in icing or drizzle over tops, sprinkle with lavender if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized for gluten-free or vegan diets and are best enjoyed fresh. Store in an airtight container.

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