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    Lemon Lavender Cookies (gluten-free option)

    Modified: Jun 23, 2025 • Published: May 11, 2023 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • 4 Comments

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    A lemon lavender cookie on a baking sheet with a bite out of it and with lavender flowers on top.
    A lemon lavender cookie on a baking sheet with a bite out of it and with lavender flowers on top of it.
    A lemon lavender cookie on a baking sheet with a bite out of it and with lavender flowers on top of it.

    You are going to love these lemon lavender cookies. They are soft, fluffy and perfectly chewy. These cookies are so easy to make and taste like lemon lavender shortbread. Plus the lemon glaze makes them even better!

    A lemon lavender cookie on a baking sheet with a bite out of it and lavender flowers on top of it.

    I love baking cookies like my cheesecake stuffed strawberry cookies and lemon blueberry cookies because they bring back such fun memories of childhood, which is why I can't wait for you to try the cookie recipe I am sharing with you today!

    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love these cookies:
    • Ingredients:
    • Recipe variations and add ins:
    • How to make lemon lavender cookies:
    • Top tips:
    • Lemon lavender cookies FAQs:
    • Other lemon desserts you will love:
    • Recipe

    Why you will love these cookies:

    • The flavour! These lemon cookies have the most incredible taste. They remind me of a combination of a shortbread cookie and a sugar cookie.
    • These cookies are so quick and easy to make! They take less than 10 minutes to bake. This is also a no chill cookie recipe which makes them even faster to make.
    • These cookies can easily be made gluten-free and dairy-free, just like my lemon coconut macaroons and no bake vegan lemon cheesecake.

    If you love lavender desserts you will love lavender vanilla popsicles and you will find my post on 23 uses for dried lavender so helpful!

    Ingredients:

    For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.

    Jump to the Recipe Card.
    The ingredients needed to make lemon lavender cookies separated into small bowls.
    • All purpose flour - You can use any type of all purpose flour that you like to make these cookies.
    • Fresh lemons - you will use these for both the lemon juice and lemon zest to give these cookies the most amazing lemon flavour.
    • Dried lavender flowers - these add a subtle hint of lavender to these cookies. You can either dry your own lavender flowers or buy dried lavender flowers. Just make sure it specifies "culinary grade" or food grade on the package.
    • Cane sugar - this is the granulated sweetener used to give these cookies the perfect sweet flavour. I do not recommend trying to swap this for another sweetener.
    • Powdered sugar - to sweeten the lemon glaze on these cookies.
    • Honey - this is used to give these cookies more natural sweetness plus add even more moisture to these cookies. I recommend using raw, local honey if possible for the best flavour. I don't recommend trying to swap this for any other sweetener.
    • Egg - an egg is used to help add moisture to these cookies and bind them so they don't turn out too crumbly. I have not tested an egg-free version of these cookies or a version with an egg replacer.
    • Butter - melted butter is used to make these cookies so moist and chewy. I recommend using unsalted butter rather than salted butter.

    Recipe variations and add ins:

    • To make these cookies gluten-free: use an all purpose gluten-free flour.
    • To make dairy-free: use a vegan butter.
    • If you don't have lavender you can simply omit it from the recipe to turn these into lemon cookies with lemon glaze.
    • For a stronger lavender flavour: add an extra teaspoon of lavender flowers.
    • For a lighter lavender flavour: add one less teaspoon of lavender flowers.

    How to make lemon lavender cookies:

    A bowl with cookie dough in it with a spoon in the dough.
    1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. While the oven is preheating, combine all the cookie ingredients until you have a smooth dough (you can either use a standing mixer or mix the ingredients by hand).
    A piece of parchment paper with cookie dough balls on it.
    1. Step 2: Using a cookie scoop, transfer the dough to the parchment paper lined baking sheets.
    A piece of parchment paper with cookie dough balls on it.
    1. Step 3: Using your fingers, press down each cookie until it's flat (they won't spread otherwise). 
    A piece of parchment paper with baked cookies on it.
    1. Step 4: Bake the cookies for 7-9 minutes. Let them cool completely, then add the lemon glaze.
    A pot with butter and sugar heating in it.
    1. Step 5: To make the lemon glaze, combine the lemon juice and sugar and heat them over low heat (or in the microwave) until the sugar is dissolved - don't let the mixture boil.
    A piece of parchment paper with glazed cookies on it.
    1. Step 6: Once the cookies are cooled, drizzle a bit of glaze over each cookie before serving. 

    Top tips:

    • Be sure to use warm, melted butter to make these lemon lavender cookies.
    • These cookies do not spread much when they bake so be sure to press them down until they are flat before you bake them.
    • I recommend using a cookie scoop for transferring the dough to the baking sheet.
    • If you don't cook the cookies right away and allow the dough to sit and come to room temperature, or if you chill the dough, you will need to add a couple minutes to the baking time.
    A stack of five lemon and lavender cookies and the top cookie has a bite out of it.

    Lemon lavender cookies FAQs:

    Can I make these lemon lavender cookies vegan?

    I have not tested an egg free or honey free version of these cookies so cannot guarantee that any vegan variations would work out.

    What if I don't have lavender?

    If you can't find lavender you can simply omit it from this cookie recipe to make these into lemon glazed cookies.

    Are these cookies keto?

    No, these cookies are not low carb or keto.

    Are these cookies paleo?

    No, this is not a paleo cookie recipe.

    Are these cookies refined sugar free?

    No they are not.

    How should I store these cookies?

    Store these lemon lavender cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. These cookies also freeze really well and can be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

    Other lemon desserts you will love:

    • A bowl filled with coconut macaroons with a lemon wedge next to it.
      Lemon Coconut Macaroons (gluten-free & dairy-free)
    • Cranberry lemon bars on plates with lemons and cranberries around them.
      Gluten-Free Cranberry Lemon Bars
    • A vegan lemon cheesecake topped with shredded coconut and raspberries.
      No Bake Vegan Lemon Cheesecake (raw, gluten-free)
    • Four lemon pop tarts topped with colourful sprinkles on a wire rack with lemon slices beside them.
      The Best Gluten-Free Lemon Pop Tarts

    Since you made it this far we are basically best friends so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Facebook where I share even more recipes and healthy living tips! And don’t forget to leave this recipe a star review before you go!

    Recipe

    A lemon lavender cookie on a baking sheet with a bite out of it and surrounded by lemon slices.

    Lemon Lavender Cookies

    These are the best lemon lavender cookies. They are so light and fluffy and have subtle hints of both lemon and lavender flavours. Plus they are so easy to make.
    4.94 from 16 votes
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    Course: Baking, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 9 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 14 minutes minutes
    Servings: 14
    Calories: 192kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • standing mixer
    • Cookie scoop
    • Baking sheet
    • Parchment paper

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup cane sugar
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • 2 teaspoon dried lavender
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/3 cup honey
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Lemon Glaze

    • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Instructions

    To make the cookies:

    • Preheat your oven to 350F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. 
    • In a bowl (you can use a standing mixer to do this or a spoon) combine all the ingredients until you have a smooth dough. 
    • Using a cookie scoop, transfer the dough to the baking sheet and then using your fingers, press down each cookie until it's flat (they won't spread otherwise). 
    • Bake the cookies for 7-9 minutes. Let them cool completely and then add the glaze.

    To make the glaze:

    • Combine the lemon juice and sugar and heat over low heat (or in the microwave) until the sugar is dissolved - don't let the mixture boil.
    • Once the cookies are cooled, drizzle some of the glaze over top of them before serving.

    Notes

    1. This recipe yields 14 cookies.
    2. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Donna Veldhoen

      July 24, 2023 at 2:49 pm

      These were very good! Have you tried to roll and use cookie cutters? I may try this...Any suggestions?4 stars

      Reply
      • Erin Carter

        July 30, 2023 at 1:16 pm

        I have not tried making them that way. I suspect they would need a shorter baking time as they would probably be thinner?

        Reply
        • Donna V

          August 01, 2023 at 5:18 pm

          I chilled the dough for easier handling and it worked out great!

          Reply
          • Erin Carter

            September 07, 2023 at 8:24 am

            Good to know!

            Reply

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