These lavender cookies are refreshingly delicious & super simple for all ages to make. Perfect for family picnics or to share with friends, these sweet treats are a real taste of summer
These delicious Lavender Cookies are super easy to make with just a few ingredients.
To make them you'll need:
150g plain flour
1 teaspoon dried/fresh lavender
50g caster sugar (plus a little for dusting)
100g soft butter (or dairy free spread)
Method:
1. Add the lavender & softened butter/spread to a mixing bowl & beat together with a wooden spoon. This helps release the flavour of the lavender. (If you prefer a smooth texture to your cookie, add the lavender flowers & sugar to a food processor & blend together rather than beating with the butter).
2. Add the sugar to the butter mixture & beat again.
3. Sift the flour into the bowl & mix together with the other ingredients to form a dough.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface & knead with your hands until the dough is smooth.
5. Roll into a sausage shape approx 20cm long, cover with baking parchment & leave in the fridge for 1-2 hours to chill. When the dough is firm remove from fridge.
6. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface & remove the parchment. Cut the roll of dough into slices (it should cut into 10-15 slices, just depends how thick you'd like the cookies) & dust with a little sugar.
7. Place the cookies on a greased baking tray & bake in the oven 160°C (140°C fan oven) for 10-12mins until golden.
150g plain flour
1 teaspoon dried/fresh lavender
50g caster sugar (plus a little for dusting)
100g soft butter (or dairy free spread)
Method:
1. Add the lavender & softened butter/spread to a mixing bowl & beat together with a wooden spoon. This helps release the flavour of the lavender. (If you prefer a smooth texture to your cookie, add the lavender flowers & sugar to a food processor & blend together rather than beating with the butter).
2. Add the sugar to the butter mixture & beat again.
3. Sift the flour into the bowl & mix together with the other ingredients to form a dough.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface & knead with your hands until the dough is smooth.
5. Roll into a sausage shape approx 20cm long, cover with baking parchment & leave in the fridge for 1-2 hours to chill. When the dough is firm remove from fridge.
6. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface & remove the parchment. Cut the roll of dough into slices (it should cut into 10-15 slices, just depends how thick you'd like the cookies) & dust with a little sugar.
7. Place the cookies on a greased baking tray & bake in the oven 160°C (140°C fan oven) for 10-12mins until golden.
These tasty lavender treats will keep fresh for a few days if stored in an airtight container, & can also be frozen once completely cooled. Enjoy!