How to Make Lavender Shortbread Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of delicate and aromatic flavors, then you're going to love these Lavender Shortbread Cookies. The combination of buttery shortbread and fragrant lavender creates a truly special treat that's perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. These cookies are not only delicious, but they also make for a lovely homemade gift or an elegant addition to any dessert table.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lavender
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the lavender, mint and lemon zest. Combine the flour, cornstarch and salt; mix into the batter until well blended. Divide dough into two balls, wrap in plastic wrap and flatten to about 1inch thick. Refrigerate until firm, about 1hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Cookie stamps will work well on these too. Place on cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, just until cookies begin to brown at the edges. Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    186 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 107mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 18mg