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Iced Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies

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Delicate, buttery shortbread cookies with a fragrant blend of lemon zest and lavender, topped with a light lemon glaze. These cookies are the perfect balance of tangy, floral, and sweet! Ideal for tea time or as a charming homemade gift

Ingredients

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  1. For the Cookies:
    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar
    • ¼ tsp coarse Kosher salt (or half if using table salt)
    • Zest of 1 small lemon
    • ½ tsp dried edible lavender
    • ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 tbsp fresh or bottled lemon juice

    For the Icing:

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tsp meringue powder
    • 2 ½–3 tbsp fresh or bottled lemon juice
    • Dried edible lavender or lemon zest for decorating

Instructions

  • Make, Cut, and Chill the Dough:
    In a food processor, combine the flour, powdered sugar, salt, lemon zest, and lavender. Pulse until well mixed. With the processor running, add the butter, one tablespoon at a time, processing until the mixture is moist and crumbly. Add vanilla extract and lemon juice, processing until the dough comes together.
  • Shape the Dough:
    Turn the dough out onto a clean surface, shape into a disk, and dust with flour. Press into an 8 or 9-inch lined baking pan. Cut the dough into squares (5×5 for 25 cookies in an 8-inch pan or 6×6 for 36 cookies in a 9-inch pan). Dock the dough with a toothpick to prevent puffing. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Bake:
    Preheat the oven to 300°F. Bake the shortbread for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Re-cut the cookies while warm and let them cool completely in the pan.
  • Ice the Cookies:
    Mix powdered sugar, meringue powder, and lemon juice to form a smooth, drizzly icing. Dip the tops of the cookies into the icing and decorate with dried lavender or lemon zest. Allow the icing to set for 4-6 hours before serving.

Notes

  • These cookies are delicate, so handle them gently during the glazing process.
  • The icing can be drizzled or spread depending on your preference.
  • If you prefer more lavender flavor, feel free to adjust the amount of dried lavender in the dough.

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