LAVENDER COOKIES

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I am a wedding and event planner and one of my brides served these unusual cookies at her reception, so I had to have this lavender butter cookies recipe. You can guess what her wedding color was! -Glenna Tooman, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons dried lavender flowers
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, lavender, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets lightly coated with cooking spray. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Shahzain Dar
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I was a bit hesitant to try these cookies because I'm not a big fan of lavender. But I was pleasantly surprised! The lavender flavor is very subtle and it pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the cookies.


Rizbi Ahmed
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These cookies are so pretty! I love the purple hue from the lavender. They also taste delicious.


Patricia Lee Arroyo
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making these again.


Aviwe Saphulana
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The lavender adds a subtle floral taste that is both delicate and refreshing.


Adah Allen
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These lavender cookies were a delightful treat! The floral aroma of the lavender perfectly complemented the sweetness of the cookies. They were a hit at my afternoon tea party.


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