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Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies for Blissful Teatime

Delight your senses with Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies, an elegant treat perfect for teatime.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened; substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Culinary Lavender ensure culinary-grade for safety
  • 1 large Egg substitute with flax egg for vegan
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar consider homemade from granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Milk/Cream or non-dairy milk for vegan option

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking sheets
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar for about 3-5 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour, lemon zest, and dried lavender, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  4. Add the large egg and mix on low speed until no dry flour remains.
  5. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out cookies with cookie cutters.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are light. Cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare icing by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
  9. Once cookies are cooled, drizzle or dip the tops into the icing and let set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Ensure to use culinary-grade lavender. Allow cookies to cool completely before icing to maintain consistency.

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