Exquisite Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients: 7
Savor the delicate flavors of these exquisite lavender-infused shortbread cookies. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and lemon, these treats will captivate your taste buds with each bite. Ideal for a refined afternoon tea or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 1 | cup unsalted butter, softened |
| ⅔ | cup granulated sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla extract |
| ¼ | teaspoon lemon extract |
| 2 | cups all-purpose flour, sifted |
| 1 | tablespoon dried lavender flowers |
| ⅛ | teaspoon salt |
Instructions
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Preparation of Dough
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon extract.
- Mix in the sifted all-purpose flour, dried lavender flowers, and a pinch of salt. If the dough is sticky, incorporate an additional 1/4 cup of flour until the dough is soft and non-sticky.
- Chill the dough for 1-2 hours.
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Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack.
Aug 08, 2024