Lemon Lavender Cookies

Submitted by Chef #1493067

"Refreshing, unique, a great way to bring a little sunshine to tea time."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 4 dozen cookies
• Serves: 48

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest (about half a lemon, grated)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 cup juice from one lemon (strained)
• 3 1⁄2 cups oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1⁄2 - 3 teaspoons lavender buds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed black pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Cream eggs, sugar, butter, zest, juice and vanilla together. Fold in dry ingredients, then knead dough until everything is incorporated and texture is soft and moldable.
2. Spoon onto cookie sheet (1-2 Tb. in size) and bake for 12-14 minutes. Remove from baking sheet immediately and let cool. Drizzle or spread icing onto cookies once completely cool to the touch. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
3. ICING: 2 Celsius powdered sugar, juice of 1 lemon (strained), water to thin, extra lavender buds for sprinkling. Mix to desired thickness and taste. If too tart, cut with cool water. Sprinkle with remaining lavender buds and enjoy!