Description

Indulge in the delightful world of Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies, where refreshing citrus meets the delicate essence of lavender. These elegant cookies are perfect for afternoon tea, special gatherings, or simply as a sweet treat at home. With their unique flavor profile and beautiful presentation, they are sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cookies offer a gourmet touch without the fuss. Elevate your dessert table and enjoy a taste that is both zesty and soothing!

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon culinary lavender, finely ground
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
A few drops of purple food coloring (optional)
Thin lemon slices (for garnishing)
Fresh lavender sprigs (for garnishing)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the butter mixture until combined.
Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness; cut out cookies with a cookie cutter and place on baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden; cool completely on a wire rack.
For the lavender buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar followed by ground lavender, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.
Spread buttercream on half of the cooled cookies and sandwich them with the remaining cookies.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg