Ingredients:
For the Lavender Cookies:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the Lemon Cream:
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 tsp lemon zest
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and dried lavender.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Form the dough into a ball and flatten it into a disk. Wrap it in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Use a cookie cutter to cut out your desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
8. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the lemon cream. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
9. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the butter and lemon zest until smooth.
10. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a piping bag or ziplock bag with the corner snipped off.
11. Pipe the lemon cream onto the cookies and serve.
These lavender cookies with lemon cream are sure to impress your friends and family with their unique and sophisticated flavor. They are also perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to a formal dinner party. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give these cookies a try and discover the delicate and lovely flavors of lavender and lemon.