Lavender Butter Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade Treat
Delicate lavender butter cookies with a subtle floral note, perfect for tea parties, gifting, or cozy afternoons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Grind the dried lavender slightly using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground lavender, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Always use culinary-grade lavender for the best flavor. Chill the dough to ensure the cookies hold their shape when baked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 1
Keywords: lavender cookies, butter cookies, homemade cookies, tea party treats, floral cookies