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Easy Lavender Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these easy-to-make Lavender Cookies, infused with fragrant English lavender buds and sweet lavender sugar. Soft, aromatic, and slightly crispy on the edges, these cookies offer a perfect balance of floral notes and sweetness, ideal for teatime or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Lavender Sugar

  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 4 tsp English lavender buds (fresh or dried)

Cookie Dough

  • ⅔ cup melted butter (150 g)
  • 1 cup granulated lavender sugar (see above) (200 g)
  • ¼ cup honey (75 g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups plain flour (multi purpose) (300 g)
  • 2 tsp baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
  • ½ tsp salt

Finishing and Decoration

  • Coarse-grained sugar (for rolling)
  • 2 tbsp English lavender buds (dried or fresh, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Make the Lavender Sugar: Combine 1 cup granulated sugar with 4 teaspoons of English lavender buds in a sealed jar. Let the mixture infuse for at least one week to absorb the floral essence. Before use, sift out the lavender buds for a smooth sugar. Alternatively, plain granulated sugar can be used if you are short on time.
  2. Mix the Butter, Honey, and Lavender Sugar: Beat melted butter, honey, and the prepared lavender sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy to build a flavorful base for the dough.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and pure vanilla extract into the butter mixture, beating well to combine all wet ingredients evenly.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together plain flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated to form a soft dough.
  5. Chill the Dough: Due to its softness, wrap the dough tightly with cling film or a beeswax food wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle and shape.
  6. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) or 165°C if using a convection oven to prepare for baking.
  7. Shape the Cookies: Scoop two tablespoon-sized pieces of chilled dough (approximately 50-60 grams each). Roll each into a ball, flatten gently with your palm, and coat entirely in coarse-grained sugar. Sprinkle additional lavender buds on top and press them lightly into the surface for decoration and extra flavor.
  8. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cookies on a baking sheet spaced a full cookie’s width apart to prevent merging during baking.
  9. Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 15 minutes until the edges are crisp and light golden brown. The centers will still be soft, which is perfect for texture.
  10. Cool and Store: Allow cookies to cool completely on the tray to firm up before transferring them to a sealed container. They keep fresh for up to one week at room temperature or up to one month refrigerated.

Notes

  • Make the lavender sugar at least a week in advance for best flavor infusion.
  • If you’re in a hurry, you can skip lavender sugar and use regular sugar instead, but flavor intensity will be less pronounced.
  • Refrigeration of dough is essential as the dough is very soft and easier to handle when chilled.
  • Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to avoid cookies merging during baking.
  • Cookies firm up as they cool—handle gently until cooled to avoid breaking.
  • Storing in an airtight container preserves freshness and flavor.

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