Lavender Shortbread Cookies

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Buttery shortbread infused with delicate lavender buds for a fragrant and tender French-inspired treat. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 24 French cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 tsp dried culinary lavender buds until evenly distributed.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp salt, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together and no flour streaks remain.
  5. Step 5: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
  6. Step 6: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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