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Delicious Lemon Lavender Cookies with White Chocolate Chunks

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These lemon lavender cookies combine bright citrus notes with subtle floral aroma and creamy white chocolate chunks for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds, finely ground
  • 1 cup (175 g) white chocolate chunks

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer or wooden spoon, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  5. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and finely ground lavender buds.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the white chocolate chunks gently to distribute evenly.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with your fingers.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are soft golden brown and centers remain tender.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Grind lavender buds gently to avoid bitterness. Use softened but not melted butter to prevent excessive spreading. Chill dough for 20 minutes if cookies spread too much. Fresh lemon zest is preferred over bottled for best flavor. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender.

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