Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe

Introduction

These Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies blend floral lavender with zesty lemon for a delicate and refreshing treat. Soft, buttery, and filled with tangy lemon curd, they are perfect for afternoon tea or a light dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• ½ cup confectioners powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
• Zest from 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons culinary lavender buds
• ½ cup lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

1. Step 1: If making homemade lemon curd, prepare it in advance and allow it to chill completely before using.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the flour and kosher salt. Set aside.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, beat the room temperature butter with a hand mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until smooth.
4. Step 4: Stir in the vanilla bean paste, lemon zest, and lavender buds using a spatula.
5. Step 5: Add half of the flour mixture and stir to combine, then add the rest and mix until a soft dough forms.
6. Step 6: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, shape into a log, and chill in the refrigerator for 60 minutes.
7. Step 7: Remove chilled dough and slice into ¼-inch pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.
8. Step 8: Gently press the center of each ball with a finger or rounded spoon, creating a small well. Fill each with a dollop of lemon curd, being careful not to overfill.
9. Step 9: Freeze the baking sheet with cookies for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
10. Step 10: Bake cookies for 13–15 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• Use culinary-grade lavender buds to avoid bitterness and ensure a pleasant flavor.
• For a stronger lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the dough.
• Substitute lemon curd with raspberry jam for a different fruity twist.
• Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for best dough texture.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep the lemon curd fresh, refrigeration is recommended if storing longer, but bring cookies to room temperature before serving. Reheat gently in a low oven if desired.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these cookies gluten-free?

You can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking, but texture may vary slightly.

Can I use dried lavender from the grocery store?

Only use culinary-grade lavender buds specifically meant for cooking, as garden or decorative lavender may be treated with pesticides and taste bitter.

Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies Recipe

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These Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies are delicate, buttery treats featuring a fragrant blend of culinary lavender and bright lemon zest, topped with a luscious dollop of tangy lemon curd. Perfectly crumbly and subtly sweet, these cookies combine the floral notes of lavender with citrusy lemon for a refreshing, elegant dessert ideal for tea time or special occasions.

• Author: Victoria
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
• Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• ½ cup confectioners powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
• Zest from 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons culinary lavender buds
• ½ cup lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

1. Prepare lemon curd: If making homemade lemon curd, ensure it has enough time to chill completely before use. Ideally, prepare it the morning of or a day in advance.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the flour and kosher salt. Mix gently and set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter using a hand mixer for about 2 minutes until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue mixing until smooth and fluffy.
4. Add flavorings: Incorporate the vanilla bean paste (or extract), lemon zest, and culinary lavender buds into the butter mixture, folding gently with a spatula to evenly distribute.
5. Combine with dry ingredients: Gradually add half of the flour mixture and stir to combine, then add the remaining flour mixture. Mix thoroughly until a consistent cookie dough forms.
6. Chill the dough: Shape the dough into a log, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 60 minutes to firm up.
7. Form cookies: Remove chilled dough from fridge and slice into approximately ¼-inch pieces. Roll each piece lightly into a round ball and place onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.
8. Create indentations and add lemon curd: Gently press the center of each dough ball using a finger or rounded spoon. Carefully spoon a small dollop of lemon curd into each indentation, avoiding overfilling.
9. Freeze before baking: Place the baking sheet with prepared cookies into the freezer for 15 minutes while preheating the oven to 325°F (163°C).
10. Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes until the cookies are set but not browned. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
11. Cool completely: Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

• Using culinary lavender buds ensures the floral notes are pleasant and not overpowering—avoid using lavender intended for potpourri.
• Chilling the dough helps maintain cookie shape and prevents spreading during baking.
• If you don’t have vanilla bean paste, pure vanilla extract works as a suitable substitute.
• Adjust lemon zest quantity to your taste preference; more zest will enhance the lemon flavor.
• Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

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