Lemon Lavender Sandwich Cookies
Bright lemon zest and fragrant lavender buttercream make these delicious cookies a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Gotta have your foundation solid
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Helps cookies rise just right
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Brings out all those flavors
Cookie Base
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened, for rich, creamy dough
- 1 cup granulated sugar Sweet without overwhelming
- 1 large egg Binds everything like a champ
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Classic flavor booster
- 1 zest lemon Fresh zing that wakes up the cookies
Lavender Buttercream Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon culinary lavender Finely ground
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- as needed drops purple food coloring Optional
Garnish
- as needed thin lemon slices For garnish
- as needed fresh lavender sprigs For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment; measure ingredients so baking goes smoothly.
- Whisk together the 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl until evenly combined.
Baking
- Beat 1/2 cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until light, add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and the lemon zest; mix until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet until just combined, scoop tablespoons of dough onto sheets, flatten slightly, and bake 8–10 minutes until edges are set; cool completely.
Buttercream Assembly
- Beat 1/2 cup softened butter with 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon ground lavender, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla; add purple food coloring if desired.
- Spread on a cookie, sandwich gently with another, and garnish with a thin lemon slice or lavender sprig for an elegant finish.
Notes
Use finely ground culinary lavender to avoid gritty texture. Chill dough for 15–20 minutes if too soft. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 1 week in the refrigerator.