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    Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies

    Published: Jun 10, 2022 · Modified: Mar 17, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

    These Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies are so full of flavor and perfect for dessert, tea, or coffee. Made with fresh lemon zest, culinary lavender buds, and lemon curd these cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

    lemon lavender shortbread thumbprint cookies with lemon curd
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    Why I love these Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies

    It's no secret that I love lavender and lemon curd or that lavender and lemon make a delicious pair. It would only make sense to make a Lavender Lemon Curd Cookie!

    These shortbread cookies are full of lavender and lemon flavor and are easy to make. You can use store-bought lemon curd or make your own.

    lemon lavender cookie thumbprints with lemon curd on a baking sheet

    Ingredients Needed to Make These Cookies

    You only need a handful of ingredients to make these lemon lavender shortbread cookies. The most important thing to remember is to use culinary lavender buds.

    • all-purpose flour
    • kosher salt
    • unsalted butter, room temp
    • confectioners powdered sugar
    • vanilla bean paste ( or vanilla extract)
    • zest from 1 lemon
    • culinary lavender buds
    • lemon curd (homemade or store-bought)
    ingredients for lemon lavender cookies

    IS ALL LAVENDER EDIBLE?

    All lavender is edible, however, not all lavender is not the same. I recommend culinary lavender (usually English lavender) because it has the best taste and is sweeter than other lavender varieties which can be bitter.

    Most of the dried lavender for cooking you find in-store and online are for culinary purposes, but double-check the description or ask if you are not sure. You can find culinary lavender at most local grocery stores in the bulk section and on Amazon.

    Make the Lemon Curd First

    If you are making homemade lemon curd, make that first. Lemon curd typically needs an hour to chill after cooking. Check out my Lemon Curd Recipe for step-by-step instructions. You can also make the lemon curd a day or two ahead of time.

    If you don't want to make lemon curd, store-bought lemon curd will work just as well.

    homemade lemon curd with dried lavender flowers on top

    How to Make Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies

    Mix the flour and salt together and set aside. In a separate bowl, add the butter and mix with a hand mixer until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and continue to mix.

    Add the vanilla paste, lemon zest, and lavender buds and mix in with a spatula. Pour in half of the flour mixture and stir to combine. Add the remaining flour and fully combine. Chill the dough in the fridge for 60 minutes.

    Remove the dough from the fridge and cut the log into ¼" pieces. Take each piece and quickly roll it into a round ball. Put each ball onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat and gently press the middle of each ball with your finger or a rounded spoon. Place a dollop of lemon curd into the middle of each cookie being careful not to overfill it.

    lemon lavender shortbread cookies before baking

    Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes. While the cookies are getting cold, preheat the oven to 325°F. Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes and then remove them from the oven. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 10 minutes and then place them on a cooling rack to cool completely.

    lavender lemon curd cookies with a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top

    More Lemon Lavender Recipes to Check Out

    • Lemon Lavender Tart
    • Lavender Lemon Drop
    • Lemon Lavender Bread Recipe
    • Lemon Lavender Cupcakes

    Tools For Making Delicious Lemon Curd Cookies

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    To make easy wells in the cookies without using your fingers, try out these rounded measuring spoons. Not only will they make great wells in the cookies to hold the curd, but they are also perfect to have in any kitchen.

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    lavender lemon curd cookies

    Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies

    These Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies are so full of flavor and perfect for dessert, tea, or coffee.
    5 from 23 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Chill Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings: 14 cookies
    Calories: 143kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • 1 small mixing bowl
    • 1 medium mixing bowl
    • hand mixer
    • silicone spatula
    • 1 baking sheet
    • 1 silicone mat
    • 1 cooling rack

    Ingredients

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

    Instructions

    • If you are making homemade lemon curd, make sure you give it enough time to chill. Plan ahead. and make it in the morning or the day before.
    • In a small mixing bowl add the flour and salt, mix them together, and set aside.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, add the room temperature butter and mix with a hand mixer until nice and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and continue to mix until smooth and creamy.
    • Add the vanilla paste (or extract), lemon zest, and lavender buds and mix in with a spatula.
    • Pour in half of the flour mixture and stir to combine. Add the remaining flour and fully combine until you have a nice dough.
    • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and form a log. Chill the dough in the fridge for an hour.
    • Remove the dough from the fridge and cut the log into ¼" pieces. Take each piece and quickly roll it into a round ball. Place each ball onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.
    • Gently press the middle of each ball with your finger or a rounded spoon (my measuring spoon worked perfectly!). Place a dollop of lemon curd into the middle of each cookie being careful not to overfill it.
    • Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes. While the cookies are getting cold, preheat the oven to 325°F.
    • Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes and then remove them from the oven. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 10 minutes and then place them on a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    • Store any leftover cookies in a sealable container in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 14cookies | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.6g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 9.8g | Saturated Fat: 6.3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6.6g | Calcium: 2mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Sherry says

      June 13, 2022 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      With fresh lavender just coming up in the garden, this lavender lemon curd cookies recipe is a perfect treat for my family. Easy to make and so tasty!!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 14, 2022 at 9:19 am

        I hope you and your family love these cookies. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Kat says

      June 13, 2022 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      Gorgeous little cookies with so much flavour!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 14, 2022 at 8:53 am

        Thanks, Kat!

        Reply
    3. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      June 12, 2022 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      I really need to find some culinary lavender, so I can enjoy these beautiful cookies!!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 12, 2022 at 5:23 pm

        Yes, you do!

        Reply
    4. dave says

      June 12, 2022 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      my wife loves lemon curd and lavender - i made these for her bday and she was SO happy

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 14, 2022 at 9:15 am

        That was so nice of you, Dave. I'm happy to hear they were a success!

        Reply
    5. Michelle says

      June 12, 2022 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      Such a beautiful, fresh, and bright flavor combination! Elegant enough for parties and showers

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 15, 2022 at 4:46 pm

        I agree, they are perfect for a shower or party.

        Reply
    6. Sue says

      June 11, 2022 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love love LOVE lemon and my dream is to find a culinary lavender plant. Until I do, I'll have to find a local store that sells the buds, because I MUST have these cookies!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 15, 2022 at 4:46 pm

        Yes, I know you will love them!

        Reply
    7. Shelby says

      June 11, 2022 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      Such a refreshing summer flavor! And the hint of lavender is so calming... yum!

      Reply
    8. Giangi Townsend says

      June 11, 2022 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      My family devoured them. Thank you! they are so good

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 15, 2022 at 4:47 pm

        That's the best! Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    9. Tara says

      June 10, 2022 at 11:59 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! My friends and I are planning a whimsical tea party themed get together. These cookies are going to be a hit!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 15, 2022 at 4:48 pm

        Oh wonderful, I hope they are a hit!

        Reply
    10. Ieva says

      June 10, 2022 at 11:10 pm

      5 stars
      I've been looking for ways to use lavender and was so pleased to come across this recipe. We love lemon curd biscuits, but lavender took them to a whole new level! Absolutely delicious! Floral hints go so well with lemon...

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 15, 2022 at 4:48 pm

        Lemon and lavender are a match made in heaven. Thanks for finding and trying the recipe!

        Reply
    11. kushigalu says

      June 10, 2022 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      What an interesting combination of flavor. Looks so delicious too. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    12. Casey says

      June 10, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      OMG these are divine! I am going to make them again for an upcoming baby shower!!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 15, 2022 at 8:40 pm

        Yay! I hope they are a hit at the shower!

        Reply
    13. Nancy says

      June 10, 2022 at 7:59 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is the best of both worlds - lemon and lavender. I enjoyed it with my afternoon tea!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 15, 2022 at 8:40 pm

        These are perfect for tea, I'm so glad you tried them!😊

        Reply

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