Lavender Lemon Sugar Cookies
(courtesy of Tanya Sceirine, mother of Sam Allison, co-owner, Lux Lavender in Yerington. Makes 18 cookies)
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
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.
