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Chamomile Cookies with Lemon Icing

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Delightful gluten-free chamomile cookies topped with a tangy lemon icing for a sophisticated treat.

Ingredients

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  • 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 flaxseed meal for vegan version)
  • 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 adjust for icing consistency)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Stir in the chamomile flowers and lemon zest until evenly incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and lemon juice to create the icing, adjusting the milk for consistency.
  11. Drizzle the icing over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

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Notes

Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free. For more moisture, consider adding a little extra liquid to the dough.

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