Get Shorty: Lavender Shortbread Recipe from Tania of Love Big Bake Often

What's better than shortbread? Not much. But this simple sweet takes beautifully to added flavors, including herbs--as evidenced by this delicious recipe for Lavender Shortbread. I first sampled this when Cake Gumshoe Tania (look at her blog here) brought some to an event at the store, and -- joy!--she was also kind enough to offer the recipe. The only warning? This buttery stuff is addictive!

Lavender Shortbread

 Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• zest from 1/2 a lemon
• 1 teaspoon dried lavender
• 2 1/4 cups flour

 Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Butter an 8x8-inch pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add zest and lavender; mix well.
3. Add flour and mix til fully incorporated.
4. Press dough into your prepared pan.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden around the edges and with a dull finish on top.
6. Let cool for 10 minutes, then cut into pieces, still in pan; let cool completely before removing.
7. Enjoy, ideally with a cuppa'.

Comments

[Nikki W]

These are AMAZING!!! When I was pregnant my cravings for Tania's Lavender Shortbread reached ridiculous levels. Hands down the BEST shortbread I have ever tasted.

[ShannonG]

Oh My!! This sounds so perfect for a Ladies Tea party.. At my church we have a Secret Prayer Sister that we give gifts to (secretly).. I know my sister would love these!!!

[Nom!]

Lavender is my new obsession! love it