A lavender bush at Lux Lavender in Yerington. Photo by Asa Gilmore
Lavender Lemon Sugar Cookies
Servings: 18 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lux Lavender sugar plus ¼ cup for rolling
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine lavender sugar and lemon zest. Rub together with fingers for about 1 minute. Combine sugar/lemon mixture with butter and beat on high with an electric mixer for 1 minute, then add lemon juice, egg, and vanilla. Beat until combined. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, and beat until combined. Roll into tablespoon-size balls, then cover with lavender sugar. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
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