Description

These elegant Lavender Shortbread Cookies offer a delicate floral aroma and a classic melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfectly balanced between sweetness and rich buttery goodness, they are an ideal companion for your favorite afternoon tea.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons dried culinary-grade lavender
3/4 pound salted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
17.5 ounces all-purpose flour

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Instructions

Grind the dried lavender into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a chef’s knife.
Cream the room temperature salted butter, sugar, and ground lavender in a stand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the flour, mixing only until the dough just starts to form a ball.
Roll the dough out to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
Place cookies on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up the butter.
Preheat oven to 350F and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are barely golden brown.

Notes

Ensure your culinary lavender is fresh to avoid a soapy taste; if you prefer a more subtle flavor, you can start with half the recommended amount. For perfectly clean edges, keep the dough as cold as possible right before placing the baking sheet into the oven.

Prep Time: 1 hour 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: European