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Delicate Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies

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A light, floral twist on classic shortbread cookies, perfect for spring gatherings and gifts.

Ingredients

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  • 113 g (1/2 cup) room temperature butter
  • 120 g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp dried edible lavender, ground
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 240 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: soften butter, zest lemon, and grind lavender.
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cream butter and powdered sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add lemon zest, ground lavender, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add flour in two batches; mix on low speed until the dough comes together but remains soft.
  6. Knead dough gently and roll out to 1/4 inch (6mm) thickness; chill if too soft.
  7. Cut cookies into shapes and transfer to baking sheet spaced 1 inch apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly colored; cool on sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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