Description
Delicate lavender shortbread cookies whisper sweet memories of Provence, blending buttery richness with fragrant floral notes. Crisp, elegant, and simple to prepare, these shortbreads invite you to savor a moment of pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 225 grams (8 ounces) plain flour
- 175 grams (6.2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) caster sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped culinary lavender
Topping Ingredient:
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) demerara sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Cream butter with lavender essence until light and aromatic, ensuring a smooth and uniform texture.
- Gradually incorporate sugar, mixing thoroughly until well blended and slightly fluffy.
- Gently fold in flour, carefully kneading until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Divide dough into two equal portions and shape into cylindrical logs approximately 15cm long.
- Roll logs in demerara sugar, creating a delicate crystalline exterior for added crunch and sweetness.
- Refrigerate logs for 30 minutes to firm up and enhance flavor development.
- Preheat oven to 160°C (fan 140°C), allowing sufficient time for even temperature distribution.
- Remove chilled logs and slice into precise 1cm thick rounds using a sharp knife.
- Arrange cookie rounds on lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring closely until edges turn pale golden and centers appear set.
- Transfer shortbread to wire rack, allowing complete cooling to achieve desired crisp texture.
- Serve at room temperature, enjoying the delicate lavender-infused buttery treat.
Notes
- Enhance lavender flavor by gently crushing dried buds before mixing to release more aromatic oils.
- Experiment with different sugar types like raw or coconut sugar for unique caramelized undertones.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smoother, more even dough consistency.
- For gluten-free version, substitute wheat flour with almond or rice flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg