LAVENDER SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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Lavender shortbread cookies are great with coffee or tea and can be served at any ritual or get together. The smell of lavender and shortbread is hypnotic, and even better with the lavender sugar you sprinkle over top. Two recipes in one, what a deal Some of it's benefits include Digestive ( Used to treat dyspepsia, flatulence, colic, nausea, diarrhea. ),Blood Circulation( Lowers blood pressure ) , Respiratory( Used for throat infections, flu, bronchitis, whooping cough, asthma, sinus congestion, laryngitis, tonsillitis. ) , Emotions ( used to treat depression, headache, insomnia, headache, nervous exhaustion, restlessness, moodiness. )

Provided by Stormy Stewart @karlyn255

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cup(s) (3 sticks) butter (no substitutes), room temperature
2/3 cup(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) lavender flowers
1 teaspoon(s) pure anise extract
1/2 teaspoon(s) orange zest
2/3 cup(s) macadamia nuts (finely chopped)
2 1/3 cup(s) flour
1/2 cup(s) cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
LAVENDER POWDERED SUGAR:
- seal 1 tbsp lavender in pint jar with a cup of pwd sugar for at least 1 day, 2 is better

Steps:

  • Cover baking sheets w/parchment paper. Cream together butter, sugar, lavender, anise extract, orange zest, and macadamia nuts, until fluffy (3min). Add flour, cornstarch, & salt; mix well. Divide dough in half; flatten & wrap in plastic.
  • Chill until firm (To help flavors meld together, I like to store dough in the freezer for 1 week or more).
  • On floured board, roll out dough 3/8" thick. Cut into 1 1/2" squares. Bake 1" apart; Prick squares w/fork several times. Bake in preheated oven 325', 20-25 min. Cool slightly & sprinkle w/lavender sugar.
  • Store in tin cookie boxes or sealed containers.

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