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Elegant Lavender Honey Shortbread Whisper

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon culinary lavender buds finely ground
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for sprinkling
  • ½ teaspoon dried lavender buds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Mix in the honey and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, ground lavender, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
  7. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
  8. Mix the granulated sugar with the remaining lavender buds and sprinkle lightly over each cookie.
  9. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden.
  10. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.