Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Description
A buttery lavender-flavored dough that can be made into round shapes using a biscuit cutter, or various shapes using cookie cutters.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups butter, softened
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2/3 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lavender
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
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1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the lavender, mint and lemon zest. Combine the flour, cornstarch and salt; mix into the batter until well blended. Divide dough into two balls, wrap in plastic wrap and flatten to about 1inch thick. Refrigerate until firm, about 1hour.
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Cookie stamps will work well on these too. Place on cookie sheets.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, just until cookies begin to brown at the edges. Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.