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Bright Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies

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Delicate and bright shortbread cookies infused with fresh lemon zest and culinary lavender, perfect for summer gatherings and easy homemade treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons
  • 1–2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and dried lavender buds in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Mix in the fresh lemon zest and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed or folding gently by hand until the dough comes together. If crumbly, add a teaspoon of cold water.
  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a log about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter for slice-and-bake cookies, or roll flat and cut into shapes. If rolling out, chill dough wrapped in plastic for 20-30 minutes first.
  6. Slice the log into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thick rounds and place about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake cookies for 18-22 minutes until edges begin to turn golden, watching closely near the end.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Optionally dust with powdered sugar once fully cooled.

Notes

Use culinary-grade dried lavender to avoid bitterness. Avoid zesting the white pith of lemons to prevent bitterness. If dough is too soft to slice, chill for 15 minutes. Baking at 325°F allows cookies to dry out without burning. Rotate baking sheets halfway through if baking multiple sheets.

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Keywords: lemon cookies, lavender cookies, shortbread, summer treats, homemade cookies, floral cookies, easy baking

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