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Recipe: Lavender Cookies

Servings: 3 dozen
 


Lavender Cookies  

The scent of lavender lingers on the palate as you enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk or cup of tea.
 
 

 

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
3 fresh-snipped lavender leaves, minced
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup lavender blossoms, coarsely chopped
 



METHOD

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl of an electric mixer, combine the shortening, butter and lavender leaves. Beat at medium-high speed for about 30 seconds until the mixture has softened. Add half of the flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla and almond extracts. Beat until combined. Add the remaining flour and combine. Gently fold in the lavender blossoms.

Drop by the rounded teaspoonful, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets coated with DuPont SilverStone® non-stick. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.

 

 
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