This Lavender Butter Cookies Recipe makes soft, buttery cookies flavored with dried lavender flowers for a lightly floral taste. These cookies are elegant, unique, and so easy to make!
You see lavender a lot in bath products and lotions. It is a smell that we know and love, but the flavor is often missed out on! It goes so well in baked goods. The flavor is light and perfectly complemented by the buttery sweetness of these cookies. You get a similar light and delicious flavor in my Earl Grey Scones.
If you're looking for more delicious cookie recipes check out my Raspberry and White Chocolate Cookies, Lemon Blueberry Cookies, or Lemony Ricotta Cookies!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Lavender is a unique flavor. It is light, floral, and so tasty. If you want more of that flavor try my Earl Grey Macarons.
- The smell of the lavender will fill your house while you are baking these cookies and have you wanting to make another batch right away! I feel the same way about my Coconut Cake Recipe.
- These cookies make a great sweet treat on their own or served alongside a cup of tea or coffee. These Cinnamon Roll Cookies are much the same!
- The cookies are simple to make while still being different from your normal cookies. Much like my Oreo and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
- I used dried lavender. This is the easiest form of lavender to source and to bake with to make lavender desserts.
- Vanilla is a must in baked goods. Real vanilla adds a better flavor than imitation vanilla.
- Measuring the all-purpose flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out. If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- Add lemon juice and zest to the cookie dough to create Lemon Lavender Cookies.
- If you want to add some more depth of flavor to the cookies you can add rosemary, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, or ginger. You can get more of that spice mix in my Soft Molasses Cookies.
- Add fresh blueberries into the cookie dough for a tart bite. I use blueberry jam in my Blueberry Pop Tarts.
- Dip or drizzle the cookies with whatever chocolate you prefer for some added richness. I use semi sweet chocolate to add richness to my Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats.
- Mix whatever type of chocolate chips you prefer into the cookie dough before baking to create lavender chocolate chip cookies. I think white chocolate would be a perfect addition.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-By-Step Instructions
STEP 1: In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and lavender. Whisk to combine.
STEP 2: In a large bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing fully before adding the next. Pour in the vanilla and combine.
STEP 3: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be sure not to over mix. Cover the cookie dough. Chill for at least 30 minutes. If you love cookie dough you should try out my Edible Cookie Dough Recipe.
STEP 4: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Make scoops of cookie dough about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons in size. Place at least 3 inches apart on the prepared pan. Repeat with remaining cookie dough. Place the cookies in the oven, baking the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the cookie sheet.
Expert Baking Tips
- Chill your cookie dough. I know skipping this step is tempting (you want your cookies as quickly as possible and I can’t blame you for that!) but don’t do it! Chilling cookie dough prevents the cookies from overspreading. This can cause them to be thinner, and crispier, and change the overall flavor of the end product.
- Use an oven thermometer. Most ovens run either hot or cold. Using an oven thermometer ensures that you are baking your cookies at the perfect temperature.
- Don’t use cold ingredients. Ensure that all of your cold ingredients are at room temperature before making your cookies. The ingredients will combine much easier and you won’t have chunks of cold butter in your cookie dough, which can lead to greasy cookies.
- Weigh your ingredients. One of the most common baking mistakes that I see is measuring incorrectly, especially with flour. The best way to get accurate measurements every time is to weigh them with a kitchen scale.
- Use a cookie cutter to shape your cookies after baking. If you shake a cookie cutter around the cookies when they are fresh out of the oven they will be perfectly round and more visually appealing.
Recipe FAQs
The butter was probably too warm when you baked the cookies. This is why I recommend resting the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking.
You sure can! I recommend scooping the cookie dough while it is soft and then placing it in the fridge for up to three days or in the freezer for up to two months.
Room Temperature: The Lavender Butter Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Refrigerator: If stored correctly in an airtight container the cookies will last up to 1 week in the fridge.
Freezer: I recommend scooping the cookie dough and freezing it on a baking sheet, then transferring them to an air-tight container. That way you can pull out one or two cookies whenever you’d like them. I leave them sitting out at room temperature for about 30 minutes and then bake them normally. The dough will last up to 2 months.
You can also bake the cookies and then store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
You definitely can. If you want a lighter lavender taste you can use 1 heaping teaspoon. If you want a stronger lavender taste you can add an additional teaspoon. Be careful how much you add so it doesn't become overwhelming.
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Recipe
Lavender Butter Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
For Lavender Cookies:
- 2 sticks (266 grams) unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups (298 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups (330 grams) all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 heaping teaspoons dried lavender
Instructions
For Lavender Cookies:
- In a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand mixer beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla. Beat to combine.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and lavender. Whisk to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet and set it aside.
- Scoop about 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough. Place on the prepared baking sheet about 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on the cookie sheet.
Notes
- Chill your cookie dough. I know skipping this step is tempting (you want your cookies as quickly as possible and I can’t blame you for that!) but don’t do it! Chilling cookie dough prevents the cookies from overspreading. This can cause them to be thinner, and crispier, and change the overall flavor of the end product.
- Don’t use cold ingredients. Ensure that all of your cold ingredients are at room temperature before making your cookies. The ingredients will combine much easier and you won’t have chunks of cold butter in your cookie dough, which can lead to greasy cookies.
- The provided nutrition information is an estimate. The calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
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