Lavender Tea Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these delicate and aromatic Lavender Tea Cookies, a perfect blend of floral elegance and buttery sweetness. Infused with the subtle, calming essence of dried culinary lavender, these cookies are effortlessly charming and ideal for tea time or as a sophisticated gift. The dough comes together easily using pantry staples like unsalted butter, sugar, and flour, with a touch of vanilla and lavender to elevate the flavor profile. Their crisp yet tender texture is perfectly complemented by a light dusting of powdered sugar. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of hands-on time, these cookies bake to perfection in under 15 minutes, making them an effortless yet impressive addition to any gathering. Pair them with a hot cup of Earl Grey or chamomile tea for an unforgettable treat.
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Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for binding)
- 20 grams powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Directions
Step 1
In a food processor or a small spice grinder, pulse the dried culinary lavender until it becomes fine, but not powdered.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract and the finely ground lavender to the butter mixture, and mix until well incorporated.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and fine sea salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough just comes together. If the dough seems too crumbly, add the optional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it holds together.
Step 6
Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 7
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 8
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter of your choice to cut out shapes, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
Step 9
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
Step 10
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
If desired, sift powdered sugar lightly over the cooled cookies for a decorative finish and an extra touch of sweetness.
Step 12
Serve immediately with your favorite tea or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (444.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1997.8 |
| Total Fat 99.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 57.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 251.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 510.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 267.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 121.7g | |
| Protein 21.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 87.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 298.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories