Delicious, homemade lavender shortbread cookies. Perfect with tea or ice cream.
I’ve had dried lavender burning a hole in my pantry for ages, so I decided it was time to make something yummy. Once I started looking for ideas, I was amazed to discover that there’s an entire cookbook dedicated to lavender. This book is full of delicious sounding savory and sweet recipes, divided by seasons. I plan to start making my way through The Lavender Cookbook
 as soon as I get my hands on a copy. But for the moment, I’ve modified my current shortbread recipe to make these lavender shortbread cookies.
Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoon dried lavender, chopped very finely
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Chop the lavender or, even better, use a spice grinder to get it to a fine spice consistency.
- Cream the butter, sugar and salt in a stand mixer on medium-high until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and lavender, then lower the speed and slowly add the flour until the dough is combined.
- Roll the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least an hour, or until the butter firms up. You can speed up the process by using the freezer.
- Roll out the dough to around 1/2 inch thick. I rolled it in between 2 sheets of parchment paper, which isn't essential but really helps avoid a mess and keep the dough smooth.
- Using a cookie cutter, cut dough into rounds and then place them on a sheet tray covered with parchment. Roll the excess scraps in a ball and repeat the process until you have used all the dough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes for 350 degrees F, or until lightly golden on top. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Notes
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These look amazing!!! I’m going to try these…with “Earth Balance” to make them vegan! Cheers :)
These look absolutely delicious and so pretty.
These would make great presents. I’ve never cooked with lavender but love the smell.
Oh my goodness, these sound incredible! I may have to whip some of these up soon! Yum!
Mary
http://theloveliestlittlethings.wordpress.com/
I have always wanted to make these! Thanks!!!
i love the smell of lavender. It helps put me to sleep, but I’m sure eating a dozen of these cookies would put me into a coma, too, hehe.
Yay I love your use of lavender (like mine)! I should get my hands on that cookbook!
Bea – u – ti – ful! The photogrpahs are amazing as well as the cookies of course!
I’ve been making lavender cookies for many years now and the smell while they bake is wonderful! I love to use flowers and herbs in unusual ways in cooking and baking. Cindy
I wish I had too much lavender. I need lavender! I’ve got ideas that need to be cooked and blogged. These look so delicious.
Beautifully made cookies – I live your photography :D
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Your photos are lovely! I also really appreciate simple recipes!
What divine cookies – the whiff of lavender must truly bring these buttery cookies up a notch :)
Happy Easter!
Choc Chip Uru
YUM – these look great! I’ve never thought about cooking with lavender before. I also wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated Savory Simple for the One Lovely Blog award. You can read more about the award here: http://sweetsoutherncomfort.com/2012/05/11/one-lovely-blog-award/. Thanks for always sharing such creative recipes!
I love shortbread cookies. I think I could eat a whole batch in one day. The lavender looks like a delicious addition.