Lavender & Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Gentle and fragrant cookies infused with lavender and bright lemon zest, perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use fresh butter for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour If you do not have cornstarch, use more flour but the cookies may be less tender.
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers Use culinary lavender only.
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest Zest the lemon before juicing.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest, vanilla extract, and dried lavender gently.
- Gradually add the flour, cornstarch, and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into logs or shape as desired and slice into cookies.
Baking
- Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Overnight, the flavors settle and deepen. If the air is humid, store in a cool spot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 60mgSugar: 3g
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