Easy & Elegant Lavender Lemon Cookie Bars

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:01:36 GMT

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F / 176 degrees C, and line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix the 1 1/2 cups of AP flour (OR 2 cups of whole-grain einkorn flour, if using), 1 1/2 tbsp of dried lavender, 1/2 tsp of baking powder, and 1/2 tsp of salt together in a bowl.

Step 3

Using your hands, rub 3/4 cup of sugar with 2 tbsp of lemon zest in a bowl until it looks like wet sand. You can use your stand mixer bowl if you plan on using your mixer.

Step 4

Cream the 1/2 cup of butter and sugar/lemon mixture using a whisk or stand mixer until it is well-combined and creamy. This usually only takes about 30 seconds to a minute.

Step 5

Add the egg, 1 tbsp of oil, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp of almond extract (if using) to your butter/sugar mixture, and mix until combined. It will most likely be lumpy because of the butter, but that is fine.

Step 6

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in increments, mixing well after each addition. It should all be well-combined and sticky when done.

Step 7

Add the dough to your baking dish and press down until it is all evenly spread out. It is pretty sticky, but do not worry, as it will still spread out just fine.

Step 8

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 9

While the bars are cooling, make the glaze by combining 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp of vanilla (if using), a pinch of salt, and 2 tbsp of lemon juice in a container. You may have to add a bit more liquid to get it the consistency you want. Do not add the glaze until the bars are cooled.

Step 10

Sprinkle some lemon zest and/or lavender on top if you wish, and enjoy!

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