Lavender Cookies Recipe
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Lavender Cookies

By: Diane Dahnert 
"Delightful little cookies that add a wonderful atmosphere to any afternoon tea. They have a delicate lavender flavor that is not overpowering at all! My first batch of these cookies disappeared before it had a chance to cool!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

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Original Recipe Yield 2 1/2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 5/8 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon lavender flowers
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup colored sugar for decoration (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lavender flowers

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar. Beat the egg, and blend into the butter and sugar. Mix in the lavender flowers and the flour. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
  3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden. Remove cookies to cooling racks, and sprinkle with decorative sugar and additional lavender flowers if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 212 | Total Fat: 10.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2006 by Elena   view full review
I am an experienced cook (over 50 years) but this recipe was not good. They were too dry and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by Everett M.   view full review
The lavender one uses really will make a difference in these cookies. I went to my local...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by Elizabeth Ann   view full review
When I read the first review, I couldn't understand how someone could think this is a bad...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2007 by JoyceAshby   view full review
This recipe is wonderful, it is sweet, floral, and light and feathery. I used a pinch less...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by Jackie   view full review
My friends and I absolutely love this recipe! It's savory, sweet, and delicious. Perfect with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2005 by LYRARAIN   view full review
This was a great recipe, simple and just what I was looking for ever since I had lavender...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2003 by ERBS   view full review
I think the recipe was good, but had a little too much lavender in it. It almost tasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2003 by JACKIE_FETT   view full review
The cookies were extremely easy to make and taste wonderful, they're light and fluffy for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2005 by JUDIBY   view full review
I tried these last year, and although I love lavender, these were doughy and not what I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2002 by Syd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are delightful. They smell great, and taste even better.

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