Description
These Lavender Honey Cookies are delicate, aromatic treats combining the floral notes of culinary lavender and sweet lavender honey. Soft yet crisp with a dusting of confectioner's sugar and a sprinkle of sanding sugar and lavender granules, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and subtle herbal flavor. Ideal for tea time or as a charming homemade gift.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp culinary lavender grains
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup lavender honey
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
For Decoration
- 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- Culinary lavender granules, for sprinkling
- Sanding sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Prepare the Butter and Lavender: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and culinary lavender grains using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is fragrant and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Sugars and Vanilla: Gradually add light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the creamed butter and lavender mixture. Beat until light and fluffy. Then, add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Incorporate Egg and Honey: Add the egg and lavender honey to the bowl and beat until fully combined, ensuring the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together evenly without overmixing.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the cookies bake, whisk together the confectioner's sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once slightly cooled, brush or drizzle the glaze over each cookie.
- Add Final Touches: Sprinkle culinary lavender granules and sanding sugar over the glazed cookies for added texture and floral aroma. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the butter and egg to come to room temperature prior to mixing.
- If culinary lavender is not available, substitute with finely chopped fresh lavender buds or omit and add a teaspoon of vanilla bean paste for enhanced aroma.
- Use high-quality lavender honey for authentic floral flavor; substitute with mild honey if unavailable.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can help prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
