Description
These lemon lavender thumbprint cookies combine sunny citrus with soft floral notes for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp Culinary lavender, finely ground
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Lemon curd
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp Almond extract
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon juice, and finely ground culinary lavender, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, and mix until the dough comes together.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use your thumb to make an indent in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indent with a small amount of lemon curd.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for easy creaming; chill dough briefly if it feels too soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon, lavender, thumbprint, dessert, baking