Lavender Sugar Cookies with Lavender Simple Syrup Glaze

June 15, 2026

There's something magical about biting into a soft, fragrant sugar cookie that tastes like a sunny lavender field. These Lavender Sugar Cookies use culinary-grade lavender simple syrup in both the dough and the glaze — giving you a delicate floral flavor in every layer. They're perfect for afternoon tea, gifting, or just treating yourself.

To make your own lavender simple syrup, check out our How to Make a Lavender Simple Syrup recipe — all you need is our Culinary Lavender - Royal Velvet Buds and a few pantry staples.

Ingredients

For the cookies:

2¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 egg
3 tbsp lavender simple syrup (see our simple syrup recipe)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Purple sanding sugar (optional, for rolling)

For the lavender glaze:

1½ cups powdered sugar
3–4 tbsp lavender simple syrup
1–2 drops purple food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Make the dough. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg, lavender simple syrup, and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
Chill. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour (or overnight for a deeper floral flavor).
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Shape. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sanding sugar if using, and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are just set. Don't overbake — they'll firm up as they cool. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Make the glaze. Whisk powdered sugar with lavender simple syrup until smooth and drizzleable. Add food coloring if desired.
Glaze. Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies. Let set for 15 minutes before serving.