Lavender Cookies
Servings Prep Time
18cookies 10minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Servings Prep Time
18cookies 10minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2cup shortening
  • 1/2cup unsalted buttersoftened
  • 1 1/4cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/4cups all purpose flour
  • 4teaspoons dried lavender
  • 1teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, butter, and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts.
  2. Combine the flour, lavender, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  3. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls two inches apart onto baking sheets lightly coated with cooking spray (or your Silpat mat).
  4. Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for two minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.