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Lemon Lavender Thumbprint Cookies

Lemon Lavender Thumbprint Cookies for a Springtime Treat

Lemon Lavender Thumbprint Cookies combine citrus and floral notes, perfect for springtime baking.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Yolk discard egg white
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Culinary Lavender (crushed) or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice (for glaze)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in the egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and crushed lavender until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until a cohesive dough forms.
  5. Roll small portions of dough into balls and press your thumb in the center to create the thumbprint.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth, then fill each thumbprint with the glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Use only culinary-grade lavender for the best flavor. If the dough is too soft, refrigerate for 30 minutes before shaping.

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