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Cookies with Lavender Frosting

Cookies with Lavender Frosting for a Delightfully Elegant Treat

Delight in these elegant cookies with lavender frosting, perfect for any gathering and quick to make.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 large egg can replace with aquafaba for vegan
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder use fresh for best results
  • 1 cup Earl Grey tea leaves crushed for the dough
Lavender Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar can substitute with erythritol
  • 2 tablespoons culinary-grade lavender ensure it's food-grade
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk can use non-dairy for vegan

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add in 1 egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and the crushed Earl Grey tea leaves.
  4. Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of culinary-grade lavender, and 2-4 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk.
  10. Spread the lavender frosting generously over each cooled cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Avoid refrigerating frosted cookies to maintain texture.

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