How to Bake Lavender and Lemon Cookies

Baking lavender and lemon cookies is a delightful way to infuse your cookies with a subtle floral and citrusy flavor. Here's a simple recipe to get you started:

Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 egg - 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds - 1 tablespoon lemon zest - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

4. Beat in the egg until well combined.

5. Stir in the dried lavender buds and lemon zest until evenly distributed.

6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the freshly squeezed lemon juice, until the dough comes together.

7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form the dough into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

8. Use a fork to gently press down on each cookie, flattening them slightly.

9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

10. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Serve and enjoy your delicious lavender and lemon cookies!

Note: If you want to make these cookies even more flavorful, you can add a few drops of lavender essential oil to the dough. Just be sure to use a high-quality, food-grade essential oil.