Lavender Lemon Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cookies
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 large egg
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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Zest of one lemon
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, brought to room temperature
→ For the Lavender Buttercream Filling
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A couple of tablespoons of heavy cream
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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A small spoonful of culinary lavender, finely ground
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Purple food coloring (optional)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish
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A few sprigs of fresh lavender
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Thin slices of lemon
# Instructions:
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Turn the oven on and preheat it to 350°F (175°C). Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a bowl of medium size, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder with a whisk, then set it aside for later.
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Use a big bowl to beat the soft butter and sugar together until it's fluffy and pale, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and lemon zest to finish.
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Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, just until it's combined. Avoid overworking it.
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Sprinkle some flour on your surface. Flatten the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out circles using a round cutter. Place them on the baking sheets.
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Pop the cookies into the oven for 8-10 minutes, just until the edges start to look golden. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
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Whip up the softened butter in a large bowl until it’s creamy and smooth.
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Mix in the powdered sugar, a little at a time, until it's all blended in.
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Stir in the ground lavender, cream, and vanilla. For a light purple color, add some food coloring if you like.
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Whisk the mixture further for a couple of minutes until it feels airy and smooth.
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When the cookies are totally cooled down, spread or pipe on the lavender buttercream onto one side of half the cookies.
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Place a second cookie on top of the frosted ones and gently press to create little sandwiches.
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Pipe a swirl of leftover buttercream on top of each cookie sandwich for some decoration.
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Complete each cookie with a small lemon slice and a sprig of lavender for a fancy touch.
# Notes:
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Wait until the cookies are fully cooled or the buttercream might melt off.
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Make sure any lavender you use is safe for eating!