Description
These delightful cookies combine the refreshing flavor of lemon with the floral notes of lavender, creating a unique and delicious treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lemon curd
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, corn starch, lavender, lemon zest, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Make an indentation in the center of each cookie using your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with lemon curd.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- For best flavor, use culinary lavender that is specifically meant for cooking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg