Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Delightful lavender shortbread cookies that combine a unique floral flavor with a classic buttery taste, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lavender flowers (or 2 to 3 teaspoons dried lavender, or 1 teaspoon lavender extract)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold salted butter (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Pulse together the sugar, lavender, and lemon zest in a food processor until well combined.
- Add the flour and pulse again to combine.
- Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture into an ungreased 8×8 pan and dock the surface with a fork.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, rotating halfway through for even baking.
- Let the cookies cool for about 10 minutes in the pan, then remove from the pan and cut while warm.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze for up to two months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lavender cookies, shortbread, dessert, floral flavor, healthy treats
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