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Lemon Lavendar Madeleine Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies

Ingredients

For the Cookies

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons dried lavender
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3-4 teaspoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • food coloring or natural food dye - optional

Instructions

For the Cookies

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees
  • Brush the madeline cookie molds with butter and dust with flour
  • Grind the lavendar with a mortar and pestle or chop finely with a knife
  • Melt the butter and set aside to cool to room tempurature
  • Sift the flour and lavendar into a medium bowl and set aside
  • Beat the eggs on medium until frothy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the sugar and blend. Add the vanilla, salt and lemon zest and blend until smooth
  • Using a silicone spatula, carefully fold in the flour mixture just until combine. Fold in the butter mixture until combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the madeline molds until about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cookie springs back when touched.
  • Allow to cool for 5 miuntes before glazing.

For the Glaze

  • Mix all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Transfer to a deep bowl or glass.
  • Dip the cookies in the glaze. Allow excess to drip off and then place on a rack to slightly harden.