Lemon lavender cookies

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. dried French lavender buds
• 3 cups flour
• 2 tsp. fresh grated lemon peel
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 Tbsp. water, as needed
• 4 Tbsp. well softened butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp. milk or cream
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. dried French lavender buds, crushed