Description
These delightful Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies are a perfect balance of citrus and floral flavors. The tender cookies with a hint of lavender are sandwiched together with a luscious lemon buttercream filling, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1–2 teaspoons milk, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cookie dough: Cream together the butter and sugar, then beat in the egg, vanilla, and lemon zest. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, lavender, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Form dough into balls, flatten, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Beat until fluffy, adjusting with milk for consistency.
- Assemble the cookies: Spread or pipe filling onto half the cookies, then top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender for best flavor.
- Chill dough if too soft.
- Roll filled cookies in sugar for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
