Soft & Chewy Lemon Lavender Cookies

Makes 25 cookies

32 min

Soft, chewy sugar cookies infused with lemon zest and ground dried lavender, topped with a bright lemon glaze.

prepPreheat oven to 350°F / 175°C
prepLine two baking sheets with parchment paper
330 g all-purpose flour	Whisk flour, baking powder, soda & salt		Fold in dry ingredients until just combined	Scoop dough into balls, place on sheets	Bake 350°F / 175°C, 11–13 min	Cool on wire rack	Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
300 g granulated sugar	Rub sugar, lavender & lemon zest together
1 Tbsp finely ground dried lavender flowers (culinary grade)
1 Tbsp lemon zest
170 g unsalted butter, room temperature	Cream butter & sugar mixture, 2–3 min	Beat in egg, lemon juice & vanilla
1 large egg, room temperature
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
170 g powdered sugar	Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice & milk
1 ½ Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1–2 Tbsp milk (optional)

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