Description
Delicate lemon lavender sandwich cookies blend Mediterranean sunshine with floral elegance, creating a graceful dessert that whispers sweet sophistication. Delightful layers of buttery shortbread and zesty lemon cream promise a sensory journey you’ll savor with each delicate bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 medium lemons)
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
Optional Garnish:
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
- Small lavender buds for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy and voluminous, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Integrate lemon zest and dried lavender into the butter mixture, mixing until evenly distributed and aromatic.
- Separately whisk flour and salt, then gradually fold into the butter mixture on low speed until dough forms, avoiding overmixing.
- Craft uniform dough balls measuring roughly 1 inch in diameter, using approximately 1 tablespoon per ball.
- Delicately roll each dough ball in powdered sugar, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange sugar-coated balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Gently press down with a fork to create a gentle crisscross indentation.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn lightly golden while maintaining pale centers.
- Rest cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once thoroughly cooled, apply lemon curd or jam to the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie.
- Optionally embellish by dusting with additional powdered sugar and adorning with tiny lavender buds.
- Serve immediately or preserve in a layered, airtight container using parchment paper between cookie layers.
Notes
- Gentle Mixing Technique Overmixing the dough can lead to tough cookies, so mix just until ingredients are combined for a tender, delicate texture.
- Lavender Balance Use dried culinary lavender sparingly to avoid an overwhelming soapy flavor that can overpower the delicate lemon notes.
- Sugar Coating Trick Roll cookies in powdered sugar when they’re still slightly warm to help the sugar adhere more effectively and create a beautiful, soft finish.
- Make-Ahead Friendly These cookies can be prepared and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days, making them perfect for advance party prep or unexpected guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 56 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg