Description
Lemon Lavender Cookies bring together zesty citrus and delicate floral notes in a crisp, elegant treat. Baked with care, these cookies offer a delightful balance of tangy and sweet that will brighten your afternoon tea or dessert moment.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 0.5 cups coconut flour
- 0.33 cups honey
- 0.33 cups coconut oil
Supporting Ingredients:
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons dried lavender buds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place parchment paper on a baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine 1 ½ cups almond flour, ½ cup coconut flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, and 1 teaspoon finely chopped lavender buds in a large mixing bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients until thoroughly blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup melted coconut oil, ⅓ cup honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture looks smooth and integrated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir until your dough becomes soft and holds together without crumbling.
- Create tablespoon-sized dough balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press each ball down with your palm to create a flat cookie shape.
- Bake the cookies for exactly 10-12 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until the edges turn a light golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent over-browning.
- Remove the cookies and let them cool completely on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes before adding any glaze.
- Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon lemon juice to create the glaze. Optional: steep ½ teaspoon lavender buds in 1 tablespoon hot water and add to the mixture for extra flavor.
- Once cookies are cool, drizzle or dip the tops with the lavender glaze. Allow the glaze to set for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Gently crush dried lavender before adding to ensure the flavor distributes evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and create a more tender, compact cookie texture.
- Use fresh lemon zest for the brightest, most vibrant citrus flavor that complements the delicate lavender.
- Dairy-free alternatives like coconut oil work perfectly for those avoiding butter, maintaining the cookie’s delicate structure and rich taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg