Franklin Spice Works
Lavender Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Buttery shortbread scented with lavender and lemon, finished with a citrus glaze. Delicate, floral, and lovely with tea.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp culinary dried lavender, finely chopped
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, and lavender. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add lemon zest and press dough together gently.
- Roll to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into rectangles.
- Bake at 325F for 18-20 minutes until barely golden at the edges.
- Cool completely before drizzling with lemon glaze.