Step 1: Preheat the Oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar. Combine butter and sugar in a bowl and cream at medium speed for 3-4 minutes.

Step 3: Incorporate the Flavor Elements. Add lavender, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until combined.

Step 4: Add the Dry Ingredients. Gradually mix in flour and salt, being careful not to overmix.

Step 5: Blend in the Lemon Juice. Stir in lemon juice and purple food coloring until just incorporated.

Step 6: Chill the Dough. Divide the dough, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 7: Roll and Cut the Dough. Roll the chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes.

Step 8: Bake the Cookies. Place cutouts on sheets, bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.

Step 9: Cool the Cookies. Let cookies cool on sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 10: Prepare the Filling. Beat confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, lemon zest, and lavender extract until smooth.

Step 11: Assemble the Cookies. Spread filling on half of the cookies and top with the remaining cookies.

Step 12: Store or Serve. Store cookies in an airtight container or enjoy immediately.