Description
Delight in these charming Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies, featuring a delicate blend of citrusy lemon zest and fragrant culinary lavender. Soft, buttery cookies sandwich a luscious lemon-lavender frosting, perfect for tea time or special occasions. With easy-to-follow steps and a fresh floral twist, these cookies bring elegance and flavor to your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp dried lavender, finely chopped
- 1-2 tbsp heavy cream (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, finely chopped dried lavender, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Then incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll & Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place these onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten each gently with a fork or your fingers. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden around the edges. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make Filling: Beat softened butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy and light. Add lemon juice, vanilla extract, and finely chopped lavender, mixing thoroughly. Gradually add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread a generous amount of the lemon lavender filling onto the underside of one cookie, then sandwich it with another cookie’s flat side to form a delightful sandwich.
- Serve & Store: Enjoy these cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them to keep the filling fresh and the cookies firm.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cool before adding filling to prevent melting.
- Adjust heavy cream in filling for desired thickness; less cream results in firmer filling.
- Use culinary grade lavender to avoid bitterness and ensure safety.
- Cookies can be made a day ahead and assembled before serving for convenience.
- Store in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.
