Description
Delight in these soothing Chamomile Cookies with a refreshing zesty lemon icing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (or vegan butter)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg (or egg substitute)
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoons Dried Chamomile Flowers (or chamomile tea)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the dried chamomile flowers and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and lemon juice in a small bowl to make the icing, adjusting milk for consistency.
- Drizzle icing over cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
For sugar-free options, consider using Stevia or Monk Fruit as substitutes. Ensure to avoid honey or maple syrup as they can spike blood sugar levels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg