Recipe

Lavender Cookies Recipe

	Helewes / All my dishes 1 year, 1 month ago This is such a lovely cookie that it can be served as a Bride's cookie at her reception or shower. Prep:30m Cook:10m Servings:7	Helewes
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Ingredients

1/2 cup crisco shortening

1/2 cup butter softened

1-1/4 cups fine sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon very good vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

2-1/4 cups all- purpose flour

4 teaspoons excellent quality lavender flowers

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter , and sugar.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in the extracts.

Combine the flour, lavender, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well

Drop rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray.

Bake 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes ( per batch ) or until golden.

Cool for 2 minutes before removing to cooling racks.

Store in airtight containers.

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Comments

borinda 1 year, 1 month ago said:
As soon as I read "Lavender cookies" my mind was racing for "girls" occasions to serve them. Do you use off-the-stem lavender or dried candied lavendar flowers? I grow both lavender and rosemary along my driveway but never thought to use the lavender to cook with.