LAVENDER SHORTBREAD
Lavender flowers can be used fresh or dried in cooking. The flowers have an intense flavor, so they are best used sparingly.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons lavender; cover and set aside at room temperature for 24 hours. , In a bowl, cream butter, sugar and remaining lavender. Combine flour, cornstarch and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, 2 hours. , Preheat oven to 325°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into 1-1/2-in. squares. Repeat with remaining dough. , Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Prick with a fork several times. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Sift reserved lavender sugar; discard lavender. Sprinkle cookies with the sugar. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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