Lavender Honey Shortbread Cookies (Print Version)

Buttery shortbread with fragrant dried lavender and honey offers a delicate, flavorful treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
02 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
03 - 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (170 g)
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar (70 g)
06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, fine sea salt, and dried lavender buds until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add honey and pure vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture and blend until thoroughly combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
06 - Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/4-inch thickness. Use a 2-inch round cookie cutter to shape.
07 - Place cut cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to minimize spreading during baking.
08 - Bake at 325°F for 16 to 18 minutes, until edges begin to turn golden brown.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Delicate lavender buds bring a subtle floral aroma that complements the sweetness of honey.
  • Buttery shortbread texture offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
  • Easy to prepare with basic kitchen tools and simple ingredients.
  • Perfectly sized yield of 24 cookies to share or gift.
02 -
  • Chilling the cookie dough before baking helps maintain shape and minimize spreading for crisp edges.
  • Use room temperature butter to cream easily and achieve a light texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
  • If allergies are a concern, check ingredient labels since some products may be processed in shared facilities.
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