Sunny days call for a cookie that are just as bright. Buttery and delicate, sable cookies have an addictively light texture. These tender cookies are flecked with floral lavender, then topped with a sweet citrusy glaze. Light and ethereal, my Lemon Lavender Sable Cookies are the perfect cookie for spring and summer.
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What are sable cookies?
Sable cookies, also known as Breton cookies or French butter cookies, are similar to shortbread cookies but not as crumbly. The higher butter content of a sable cookie results in a more delicate cookie with a melt in your mouth texture.
The signature floral scent makes lavender a popular choice for perfumes and soaps but it’s also a fantastic ingredient to use in the kitchen! Lavender is part of the mint family and closely related to sage, rosemary and thyme. When cooking or baking with lavender be sure to use culinary lavender(typically English lavender) for the best flavor. Take a look at my Lavender Simple Syrup to use in coffee or drinks like my Lavender Tom Collins.
How to make lemon lavender sable cookies
Using an electric mixer cream together butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth. Add in honey, egg and vanilla and beat until smooth. Add flour, salt, lemon zest and lavender and mix on low speed until combined. Divide dough in half and form into two 9 inch logs. Wrap each log tightly in parchment paper and then roll the entire log to make it as round as possible. Chill until firm (at least 2 hours). If you want to freeze the dough wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Dough can be frozen for a month, just make sure to thaw in the fridge before baking.
To bake the cookies preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the cookies into 1/2 inch slices and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are just golden on the edges. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, transfer to a baking rack and fully cool
While the cookies are cooling make the glaze. Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over each cookie and sprinkle with lavender buds.
If you like these lemon lavender sable cookies be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
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Lemon Lavender Sable Cookies
Equipment
- electric mixer
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups All purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon zest about 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried lavender , plus extra for topping the cookies
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
For the glaze
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Using an electric mixture cream together butter and sugar on medium speed until smooth. Add in honey, egg and vanilla and beat until smooth. Add flour, salt, lemon zest and lavender and mix on low speed until combined.
- Divide dough in half and form into two 9 inch logs. Wrap each log tightly in parchment paper and then roll the entire log to make it as round as possible. Chill until firm (at least 2 hours).
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the cookies into 1/2 inch slices and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are just golden on the edges. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, transfer to a baking rack and fully cool.
- Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over each cookie and sprinkle with lavender buds.
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Megan Lehr says
Lemon and lavender is one of my favorite flavor combinations and these cookies did not disappoint!
Jenn says
I love lemon and am intrigued by the lavender! I can’t wait to try these cookies they look so amazing!
Traci says
Lemon and lavender together …. doesn’t get any springier than that! Great recipe… easy and so delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Tara says
Such a beautiful springtime cookie! I love the combination of lemon and lavender. That texture looks perfect too.
Mahy says
Such a unique cookie recipe – definitely adding it to my to-try list! So yum!
Donna says
I love this combination of lavender and lemon together, such a beautiful pairing! And they turn out so pretty as well, perfect!
Tanya says
Amazing! I followed your step by step directions and it came out just perfect.
Will definitely keep this recipe.
Thank you!
Jessie says
These cookies are going to go great on my mothers day brunch bar.
The Sudden Cook says
I LOVE the addition of lavender! Must taste amazing. Tnx for sharing the recipe:)
Beth says
These are so yummy and I love the added lavender! So delicious and so easy o make! Definitely making these again!
Tania says
These cookies look absolutely AMAZING!
I bet this are dangerously delicious. I’m definitely going to have to make a double batch, because I know I’ll want to hoard most of these to myself!
Thank you!
Biana says
These cookies look amazing, perfect for spring!
Tara says
Such beautiful cookies! I love the sprinkling of lavender on top and it sounds incredible paired with the lemon zest and lemon glaze.
Elizabeth says
Goodness me these are utterly adorable! They’re almost too pretty to eat! Lavender is such a lovely flavour, isn’t it.
Beth says
These are out of this world delicious and very yummy! The family absolutely loved them and were such a big hit here! Remaking these cookies soon!
Nart at Cooking with Nart says
These cookies are so lovely and special. I love the lavender on top. They’re a perfect thing to make for someone you love 🙂
Charla says
I love the smell of lavender and add it to my cosmetics so these cookies are made for me!
Adrianne says
These are the most perfectly cute cookies! I love the touch of icing and lavender on top and they look like they would taste amazing too. Will give them a go with friends on the weekend. Thanks!
Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says
these look so dainty and pretty and those flavors are the essence of spring! Amazing! Cannot wait to try them
Emily Flint says
Lemon and lavender are my favorite together, these look so good!
Angela says
The texture of these cookies is wonderful. Lemon and lavender are quickly becoming my favorite flavor combination.
Audrey says
I love lemon and lavender together!! So good.
Oscar says
This looks amazing
Jeri says
What a beautiful cookie! Perfect for spring! Thanks for the recipe!
Katie Youngs says
I’ve never heard of a sable cookie before but I love shortbread. I’ll have to give these a try!
Sabrina says
These are just so good! Sweet and tart with a wonderful texture!
Lara says
Delicate crumb and beautiful too! Thanks for the recipe
Debra says
Absolutely love the addition of dried lavender in this recipe.
Marisa F. Stewart says
I highly recommend making these cookies. They are so light I thought they’d float off the the cookie tray. I had my book club over for an afternoon session and they all loved the cookies and wanted the recipe. That light touch of lavender was perfect. I’ll be making them again soon – I didn’t have any leftover so Hubby didn’t get to taste them.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
We loved this lavender flavored lemon cookies. One of my dear friend had gifted me a bag of dried lavender and I wanted to use it up something that we would all enjoy. These cookies were perfect with a beautiful yet subtle flavor of lavender and it works so well with the citrus.
veenaazmanov says
Easy and so flavorful. These cookies are perfect for Snack Box or Tea Time Treat. Love the topping of Lemon Glaze too.
Eva says
Apart from loving any lavender scented cosmetic product, I love the use of lavender in foods! Especially when paired with lemon. Can’t wait to try your biscuits, I’m surely gonna love them.
Farrukh Aziz says
Lemon and lavender is a really good combination, and put them together in cookies, the best thing ever! I loved these cookies, and each bite was flavorful, and now this is definitely my favorite cookie recipe!
Kari Heron says
These made the best gift for friends who were going through a rough patch. So buttery with a melt in your mouth crumb and the smell and flavour of lavender so soothing to the soul. A winner!
Aditi Bahl says
I have kids at home and they love cookies. Your recipe looked so nice, I just had to try them. My kids just loved them. The whole batch was gone in minutes. Lovely texture and amazing taste.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
Such a perfect Spring/Summer cookie! It’s light enough for brunch and perfect for snacking! These truly are elegant and sure to impress!
Silvia says
These cookies are delicious. We are big fans of lavender and lemon and we love them. I like your idea of freezing the dough. Next time I’ll make a double batch and freeze half.
Allyssa says
Kids loves this so much! Thank you so much for sharing this lemon lavander sable cookies! Very easy to make and very understandable recipe!
Amy says
Loved these cookies! The lavender makes all the difference!
Jamie says
This is perfect for the summer! Love the fragrance too!
Angela says
The lemon zest and lavender are such a wonderful combination. Yum!
Jill says
Great recipe!!
Marcellina says
Great flavors in a superbly delicate cookie!
Jenny says
These cookies are absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to make them again!
Kristina says
I’m really into lavender lately and these cookies were lovely!
Leslie says
Great cookie recipe!
Margarita says
Can you freeze these cookies after baking?
Brianna says
I personally have only frozen prior to baking and then slice and bake as needed. I did a little research and french sable cookies should last in the freezer in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 3 months. If you try this (or the cookies) please let me know how it turns out!
Cindy says
Minor adjustment to the frosting. I used home made lavendar extract in the frosting and wowza!!!!!! Lemon and lavendar are a perfect marriage. Celebrate it!
Brianna says
That’s a fantastic idea!
Kate says
I’m asked to bring these to every gathering since making them for a friend a year ago! They are a total hit. So easy to make but everyone thinks they’re so fancy! Making them to meet the boyfriend’s parents this weekend, and even if they don’t like me, they are BOUND to like these cookies!
Brianna says
That’s awesome! Let me know how they go with the boyfriends fam 🙂
Suzanne says
This look so good! What a great combination of flavors!
KathyG says
Our favorite lemon lavender cookies to bake!!!! I love this recipe so much!!!!!!
Brianna Simmons says
Aw, thank you so much! I’m thrilled you like my cookies and comments like yours make my heart smile 🙂
Brianna Simmons says
Lemon and lavender is such a delicious combo!