Introduction
These delicate honey-lavender shortbread cookies blend floral notes with buttery richness for a treat that’s both elegant and comforting. Perfect for afternoon tea, gifting, or simply savoring with a quiet cup of coffee, this recipe uses simple ingredients to create something truly special.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup honey (preferably wildflower or lavender honey)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds
1/2 teaspoon salt
Extra sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Drizzle in the honey and continue beating until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, lavender buds, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together.
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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