Lavender Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Delightful lavender lemon shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for tea parties and cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Additional sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mix the softened butter and powdered sugar in a bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add flour and mix until smooth.
- Add lavender, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt; mix until evenly combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack and dust with sugar before serving.
Notes
Can serve with tea or coffee, and can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, lavender, lemon, dessert, baking, tea party
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