Victorian Lavender Cookies With Rose Water Icing

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
Delicious Victorian Lavender Cookies With Rose Water Icing recipe for your afternoon tea
in Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

27 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lavender , crushed
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
5 1/2 teaspoons water
6 1/2 teaspoons rose water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
160
Sugar
19g
Fat
6g
Victorian Lavender Cookies With Rose Water Icing are a delicate and feminine take on the classic sugar cookie. The combination of lavender and rose water creates a floral flavor that's perfect for an afternoon tea party or as a light snack. The cookies are not too sweet, but the rose water icing adds just the right amount of sweetness to make them even more enjoyable. They're easy to make and can be stored in an airtight container for several days.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2.Add in eggs one at a time, then mix in the crushed lavender.
3.In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture until well combined.
5.Using a rounded teaspoon, drop the dough onto a lightly greased baking sheet, bake at 350F for 10 - 12 minutes.
6.In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, water, and rose water to make the icing.
7.Once the cookies are cool, drizzle the icing over them.
8.Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee!

PROS

These Victorian Lavender Cookies With Rose Water Icing are sweet, delicate, and perfect for tea time.

They have a unique floral flavor that isn’t too overpowering, and the rose water icing adds the perfect amount of sweetness.

CONS

These cookies are high in sugar and calories and should be enjoyed in moderation.

They’re also quite fragile, so it’s important to handle them with care when taking them off the baking sheet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being a sweet treat, these cookies do have some health benefits.
Lavender has been linked to reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation, while rose water has been shown to improve digestion and calm the mind.

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