LAVENDER SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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This recipe was provided given to me in an essentials to cooking class. I absolutely love this recipe and often get many requests to make this recipe. These cookies are buttery with just a subtle hint of lavender.

Provided by I_Can_Only_Bake

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream butter, sugar, vanilla, and lemon extract.
  • Add flour, lavender flowers, and salt. (If dough is sticky, add additional 1/4 cup of flour-- dough should be soft and not sticky.).
  • Chill 1-2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on ungreased cookie sheet).
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned around the edges.
  • Place cookies on cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 13.4, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 1.2

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