Description
Fragrant lavender and bright lemon zest combine in these delightful poppy seed cookies. A simple yet elegant treat, perfect with afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups (660 ml) All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds
- 1 tbsp Dried Lavender
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) White Sugar
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 1 cup (237 ml) Salted Butter
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Dried Lavender
- Poppy Seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon poppy seeds and 1 tablespoon lavender.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups white sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon zest; rub together with your fingers for 30 seconds.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to blend butter, slowly adding the lemon zested sugar to make a thick cream.
- Add one egg at a time, blending until combined between each addition.
- Blend in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Use a cookie scoop to measure cookie dough and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Bake until cookies are golden brown.
- Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon whole milk in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Let cookies cool, then add icing, lavender, and poppy seeds to each cookie.
- Once the icing has hardened, enjoy!
Notes
- For a stronger lavender flavor, use culinary lavender buds and lightly crush them before adding.
- To prevent over-baking, start checking for doneness at 8 minutes and bake until the edges are lightly golden.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20