Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Delightfully buttery and delicately floral, these Lavender Shortbread Cookies are a sophisticated twist on a classic treat. Infused with finely ground culinary lavender and a hint of vanilla, these cookies offer a fragrant, melt-in-your-mouth experience that's perfect for tea parties, bridal showers, or as an elegant homemade gift. With just 6 simple ingredients and no fuss, these cookies are as easy to make as they are beautiful to serve. Their crisp texture pairs wonderfully with a warm cup of tea or coffee, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will fill your home with the enchanting aroma of lavender and a sense of effortless elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 260 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a food processor or spice grinder, pulse the granulated sugar and culinary lavender together until the lavender is finely ground and incorporated into the sugar.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and lavender sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the bowl, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and shape it into a disc. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
Transfer the shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.4 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.4 g | 567% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 177 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.3 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 341 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
