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Lemon Lavender Thumbprint Cookies

Delicious Lemon Lavender Thumbprint Cookies for Spring Celebrations

Lemon Lavender Thumbprint Cookies are an elegant spring treat with a buttery shortbread base and zesty lemon curd that transform any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar or granulated sugar for crunchier cookies
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest zest from about 2 lemons
  • 1 tsp dried culinary lavender finely ground
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt essential for flavor
For the Filling
  • 1 cup lemon curd store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • sifter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar by beating together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  2. Mix in flavorings by adding lemon zest, dried culinary lavender, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, then mix until just combined.
  3. Combine dry ingredients by sifting in all-purpose flour and salt while mixing, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Shape the cookies by rolling the dough into 1-inch balls and pressing a thumbprint into each before baking.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
  6. Fill the cookies with lemon curd while still warm, allowing the curd to adhere nicely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies pair well with a warm cup of tea and can be varied with chocolate drizzle or berry jams.

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