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Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

1 Cup Unsalted Butter, Softened

1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar

2 Cups All-purpose Flour

1 Tablespoon Dried Lavender

Zest Of 1 Lemon 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 Teaspoon Salt

 

Step: 1

In A Mixing Bowl, Cream Together The Softened Butter And Powdered Sugar Until Light And Fluffy.

Step: 2

Add The All-purpose Flour, Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, Dried Lavender, And Salt To The Butter Mixture. Mix Well To Incorporate The Flavors.

Step: 3

Gradually Add The More All-purpose Flour To The Mixture, Mixing Until A Soft Dough Forms. Be Careful Not To Overmix.

 

Step: 4

Place The Dough Onto A Lightly Floured Surface And Shape It Into A Log, About 1 1/2 Inches (4 Cm) In Diameter. Refrigerate For At Least 30 Minutes To Firm Up.

Step: 5

Once Chilled, Remove The Dough Log From The Refrigerator. Using A Sharp Knife, Slice The Log Into 1/4-inch (0.6 Cm) Thick Rounds. Place The Rounds Onto The Prepared Baking Sheet, Spacing Them About 1 Inch (2.5 Cm) Apart.

Step: 6

Bake The Cookies In The Preheated Oven For Approximately 12-15 Minutes, Or Until The Edges Turn Golden Brown. The Centers May Still Appear Slightly Soft, But They Will Firm Up As They Cool.

Step: 7

Remove The Baking Sheet From The Oven And Allow The Cookies To Cool On The Sheet For A Few Minutes Before Transferring Them To A Wire Rack To Cool Completely.

Step: 8

Once The Cookies Are Completely Cooled, You Can Enjoy Them As They Are Or Dust Them With Powdered Sugar For An Extra Touch.

These Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies Are Perfect For Tea Time Or As A Sweet Treat Any Time Of The Day. Enjoy!

Instructions

1 Cup Unsalted Butter, Softened

1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar

2 Cups All-purpose Flour

1 Tablespoon Dried Lavender

Zest Of 1 Lemon 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 Teaspoon Salt

 

Step: 1

In A Mixing Bowl, Cream Together The Softened Butter And Powdered Sugar Until Light And Fluffy.

Step: 2

Add The All-purpose Flour, Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, Dried Lavender, And Salt To The Butter Mixture. Mix Well To Incorporate The Flavors.

Step: 3

Gradually Add The More All-purpose Flour To The Mixture, Mixing Until A Soft Dough Forms. Be Careful Not To Overmix.

 

Step: 4

Place The Dough Onto A Lightly Floured Surface And Shape It Into A Log, About 1 1/2 Inches (4 Cm) In Diameter. Refrigerate For At Least 30 Minutes To Firm Up.

Step: 5

Once Chilled, Remove The Dough Log From The Refrigerator. Using A Sharp Knife, Slice The Log Into 1/4-inch (0.6 Cm) Thick Rounds. Place The Rounds Onto The Prepared Baking Sheet, Spacing Them About 1 Inch (2.5 Cm) Apart.

Step: 6

Bake The Cookies In The Preheated Oven For Approximately 12-15 Minutes, Or Until The Edges Turn Golden Brown. The Centers May Still Appear Slightly Soft, But They Will Firm Up As They Cool.

Step: 7

Remove The Baking Sheet From The Oven And Allow The Cookies To Cool On The Sheet For A Few Minutes Before Transferring Them To A Wire Rack To Cool Completely.

Step: 8

Once The Cookies Are Completely Cooled, You Can Enjoy Them As They Are Or Dust Them With Powdered Sugar For An Extra Touch.

These Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies Are Perfect For Tea Time Or As A Sweet Treat Any Time Of The Day. Enjoy!