Lavender Sugar Cookies Recipe

Delight your senses with these soft, beautiful lavender sugar cookies! Perfect for springtime celebrations or any special occasion, these delicate cookies combine the sweetness of sugar with the fragrant aroma of lavender. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, they're sure to become a new favorite treat. Get the recipe now!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 119.4 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Lavender Sugar Cookies

  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar + ¼ cup (25g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup (25g) powdered sugar
  • Canola Oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender flowers (plus extra for sprinkling)
  • Coarse Sugar

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How to Make Lavender Sugar Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon cream of tartar, and 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender flowers.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle each cookie generously with granulated sugar and additional dried culinary lavender flowers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

11g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lavender Sugar Cookies?

Lavender Sugar Cookies takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lavender Sugar Cookies?

Lavender Sugar Cookies has approximately 119.4 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lavender Sugar Cookies?

The key ingredients for Lavender Sugar Cookies are Sugar, Butter, Powdered Sugar, Canola Oil, Egg, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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