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Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies

Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies for a Charming Sweet Escape

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Delightful Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies blend zesty citrus and floral flavors in a perfect spring dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Culinary Lavender finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour scooped and leveled
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1-2 drops Purple Food Coloring optional
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Heavy Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Additional Lemon Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Lavender Extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie cutters
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream together 1 cup of butter and 3/4 cup of sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in 1 tablespoon of lavender, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add in 2 cups of flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until dough forms.
  5. Stir in 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and purple food coloring if desired.
  6. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before rolling out.
  7. Roll chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool on racks.
  9. Whisk together filling ingredients and spread between cookies to assemble sandwiches.
  10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is room temperature for easy mixing. Do not overmix the dough.

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