Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies

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.

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• Why I Love These Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies
• Ingredients Needed to Make These Cookies
• Is All Lavender Edible?
• Make the Lemon Curd First
• More Lemon Lavender Recipes to Check Out
• How to Make Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies
• How to Store These Lavender Cookies
• Lavender Lemon Curd Cookies

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 flavors, similar to my Lemon Lavender Tart and my Lemon Lavender Bread Recipe, and are easy to make. You can use store-bought lemon curd or make your own.

If you are looking for unique recipes for a party or tea time, check out my Lavender Sourdough Discard Scones with Lemon Glaze and my Lemon Lavender Tart. All of these recipe pair lavender and lemon for delicious an unique treats.

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 - just use what you have in your pantry, no need for any fancy flour

Kosher Salt - kosher salt is best because it mixes well in batter and it is less salty so you can control the seasoning. If you use table salt, cut the measurement in half.

Unsalted Butter - make sure the butter is at room temp before making these cookies. You know it's ready when you push your finger on the surface and it makes a slight indent, but it's not oily. If you use salted butter, omit the salt from the recipe.

Confectioners Powdered Sugar - also known as powdered sugar or icing sugar

Vanilla Bean Paste - vanilla bean paste is an amazing product that adds even more vanilla flavor and has the seeds, however, you can use regular vanilla extract as well.

Lemon Zest - lemon zest is a must-have in this recipe to enhance the lemon flavor and add an element of freshness to the cookies.

Culinary Lavender Buds - you can find these in most gourmet grocery stores or online. Culinary lavender buds are best because they are made for baking and have a sweeter flavor.

Lemon Curd - lemon curd is surprisingly easy to make at home, but store-bought lemon curd is delicious as well.

Is All Lavender Edible?

All lavender is edible, however, not all lavender is 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.

More Lemon Lavender Recipes to Check Out

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

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.

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.

How to Store These Lavender Cookies

Store any leftover cookies in a sealable container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can freeze the shortbread cookies, but leave out the lemon curd until you are ready to enjoy them.

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