Quick Honey Lavender Shortbread Cookies

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Delicate buttery shortbread cookies subtly flavored with floral lavender and sweet honey, perfect for a simple treat. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers unsalted butter, powdered 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 90 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 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup powdered sugar until creamy and light, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Mix in 2 tbsp honey and 1 tsp vanilla extract until incorporated.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp finely chopped dried culinary lavender, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until a soft dough forms.
  6. Step 6: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are just starting to turn golden.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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