Lemon Lavender Cookies

These lemon lavender cookies are buttery shortbread infused with lavender and lemon zest. They are decorated with edible flowers and make the perfect spring treat.

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STEP 1: Combine softened butter and confectioner's sugar in medium bowl.

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STEP 2: Add dried lavender, vanilla and lemon zest.

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STEP 3: Beat with hand mixer for 1-2 minutes until combined and fluffy.

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STEP 4: Add flour and salt and mix just until dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

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STEP 5: Let chilled dough come to room temperature. Flour surface and roll 1/4" thick.

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STEP 6: Punch out cookies with cookie cutter. Place onto parchment lined sheet pan. Chill for 30 minutes before baking.

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STEP 7: Place dried lavender and granulated sugar in food processor or mortar and pestle. Grind until lavender is fine and mixed in with sugar.

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STEP 8: Par bake cookies for 6-8 minutes. Let cool. Brush with egg white and gently press flowers on top. Brush with second coat of egg white and sprinkle with lavender sugar. Bake for an additional 3-4 minutes until crisp and golden.

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Lemon Lavender Cookies

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These lemon lavender cookies are buttery shortbread infused with lavender and lemon zest. They are decorated with edible flowers and make the perfect spring treat.

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STEP 1: Combine softened butter and confectioner's sugar in medium bowl.

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STEP 2: Add dried lavender, vanilla and lemon zest.

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STEP 3: Beat with hand mixer for 1-2 minutes until combined and fluffy.

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STEP 4: Add flour and salt and mix just until dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

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STEP 5: Let chilled dough come to room temperature. Flour surface and roll 1/4" thick.

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STEP 6: Punch out cookies with cookie cutter. Place onto parchment lined sheet pan. Chill for 30 minutes before baking.

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STEP 7: Place dried lavender and granulated sugar in food processor or mortar and pestle. Grind until lavender is fine and mixed in with sugar.

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STEP 8: Par bake cookies for 6-8 minutes. Let cool. Brush with egg white and gently press flowers on top. Brush with second coat of egg white and sprinkle with lavender sugar. Bake for an additional 3-4 minutes until crisp and golden.

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