Description
Deliciously unique sandwich cookies with a fresh lemon and lavender filling, perfect for tea parties and elegant occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Filling: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter and 1 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add lemon zest and dried lavender, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until smooth.
- Chill the dough for at least 20 minutes before rolling out.
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes, placing them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just set; do not overbake.
- To make the filling, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, spread filling on one cookie and top with another to form a sandwich.
Notes
Use high-quality lemon zest and culinary lavender for the best flavor. Chill dough adequately to prevent stickiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg