Lavender shortbread biscuits
Description
These beautiful lavender shortbread biscuits are made with lavender extract, which lends a delicate flavour and has a scent redolent of English country gardens. Gorgeous to look at, but even better to eat, you are going to love them! For more lavender recipes, try our lemon and lavender possets or mini lavender cupcakes.
Ingredient
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional dried lavender for topping (optional)
Direction
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, dried lavender, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add in the softened butter, olive oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix everything together until a dough forms.
4. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. You can use a rolling pin or simply press the dough with your hands.
5. Use a cookie cutter of your choice to cut out the biscuits. You can also use a knife to cut the dough into squares or rectangles.
6. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Optional: sprinkle some additional dried lavender on top of the biscuits for extra flavor and a beautiful presentation.
8. Bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Once done, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
10. Serve and enjoy your delicious lavender shortbread biscuits with a cup of tea or coffee. You can also store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
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