Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies Recipe
Delightful Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies, a perfect blend of citrus and floral flavors.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- electric mixer
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for optimal leavening.
- ½ teaspoon Salt Use sea salt or kosher salt for best results.
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with vegan butter.
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can add a deeper flavor.
- 1 Large Egg Use flaxseed meal mixed with water for a vegan option.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best quality.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh zest is recommended for maximum aroma.
- 2 teaspoon Culinary Lavender Can substitute with lavender extract if needed.
For the Frosting
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift before use to avoid lumps.
- ¼ cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free option.
- 1 drop Food Coloring Optional for visual appeal.
For Garnish
- Thin Lemon Slices
- Fresh Lavender Sprigs
Instructions
How to Make Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest into the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Scoop and roll the dough into balls, placing them on a lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat the remaining butter with powdered sugar, culinary lavender, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread frosting on the bottom of one cookie and top with another to create a sandwich.
- Decorate with thin lemon slices and fresh lavender sprigs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg
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