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Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies for a Refreshing Twist

These Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies blend citrus and floral notes for a delightful treat perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour do not sift
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • parchment paper
  • baking sheet
  • Plastic wrap
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Chill the dough in plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
  5. Slice the chilled dough into rounds and place on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes and let cool completely.
  7. Whisk glucose ingredients for icing until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the icing over cooled cookies.
  9. Garnish with a sprinkle of dried culinary lavender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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