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Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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These Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies combine zesty lemon and fragrant culinary lavender in a tender cookie sandwich filled with creamy buttercream, perfect for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (gotta have your foundation solid)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (helps cookies rise just right)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (brings out all those flavors)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened, for rich, creamy dough)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (sweet without overwhelming)
  • 1 large egg (binds everything like a champ)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (classic flavor booster)
  • 1 lemon zest (fresh zing that wakes up the cookies)

Buttercream Filling

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon culinary lavender (finely ground)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a few drops purple food coloring (optional)

Garnish

  • as needed thin lemon slices (for garnish)
  • as needed fresh lavender sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Making the Cookies Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl then set it aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar Whip softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Flavor Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until everything’s just combined.
  5. Combine Dough Slowly add your dry mix, stirring till a nice dough forms that’s easy to roll around.
  6. Shape Cookies Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on parchment-lined sheet, about two inches apart to avoid sticking.
  7. Flatten and Bake Flatten a bit with your hand or glass bottom, and bake for 10-12 minutes till edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool Cookies Let cookies cool completely on wire rack.
  9. Prepare Buttercream Beat softened butter until creamy for buttercream preparation.
  10. Add Sugar and Lavender Gradually add powdered sugar and ground lavender until smooth.
  11. Finish Buttercream Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, beat until light and fluffy for 2-3 minutes.
  12. Assemble Spread a generous layer of lavender buttercream on the flat side of half the cookies. Sandwich with the other half. Garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs.

Notes

  • Allow cookies to cool completely before assembling to prevent melting the buttercream.
  • Use finely ground culinary lavender for best texture in buttercream.
  • Optional purple food coloring adds a lovely pastel hue to the filling.

Keywords: Lemon Lavender Cookies, Sandwich Cookies, Lavender Buttercream, Lemon Zest Cookies, Floral Cookies

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