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Lemon Lavender Thumbprint Cookies

Lemon Lavender Thumbprint Cookies for a Springtime Delight

Lemon Lavender Thumbprint Cookies are visually stunning and easy to make, perfect for impressing guests at tea parties or bridal showers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar ideal for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender food-grade
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract can substitute with vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to balance sweetness
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour provides structure
  • 1 cup lemon curd store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add in the lemon zest, dried lavender, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about 2 inches apart. Press a thumbprint into each ball.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  6. Spoon lemon curd into the center of each thumbprint while the cookies are still warm.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a baking sheet before transferring them to a platter or storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to use food-grade lavender and fresh lemon zest for the best flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container.

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