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Delicious chamomile lemon cookies with a vibrant lemon glaze.

Chamomile Lemon Cookies

Enjoy these bright and floral Chamomile Lemon Cookies, perfect for tea parties or an afternoon treat, with a delicate lemon flavor and a subtle chamomile note.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use spoon-and-level method for measuring.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use European-style butter for richer taste.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg Use room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers Use culinary-grade chamomile.
  • 1 medium lemon zest Use an unwaxed lemon for best flavor.
Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For icing.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice For icing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light, pale, and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and dried chamomile flowers.
  5. Gradually add the dry mix to the creamed mixture to form a soft dough.
  6. Fold in the lemon zest.
  7. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, flattening slightly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
Finishing Touch
  1. While cookies cool, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to form a pourable glaze.
  2. Drizzle or dip the cooled cookies with icing and allow it to set before serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For freezing, flash-freeze unglazed cookies for up to 3 months.