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almond lavender butter cookies Recipe

almond lavender butter cookies Recipe
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Delight in these delicate Almond Lavender Butter Cookies, featuring a tender buttery base infused with fragrant edible lavender and crunchy sliced almonds. Perfect for afternoon tea or a sophisticated dessert, these cookies combine floral notes with nutty texture and a light powdered sugar dusting for an elegant finish.

Ingredients

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Butter Mixture

  • 10 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 large egg

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sliced almonds, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons edible lavender, finely minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure it’s fully heated by the time the cookies are ready to bake.
  2. Whip Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer starting on low speed and increasing as it blends to whip the room temperature salted butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.
  3. Add Flavor and Egg: Mix in the almond extract and egg thoroughly into the creamed butter-sugar mixture until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Incorporate Flour: Add about half of the all-purpose flour to the mixture and fold it in using a wooden spoon. Then add the remaining flour and continue blending gently to avoid overmixing.
  5. Add Almonds and Lavender: Fold in the crushed sliced almonds and finely minced edible lavender evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Portion Cookies: Using a spring scoop or a spoon measuring about two heaping teaspoons, place scoops of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Space the cookies generously to allow room for spreading during baking.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
  8. Cool and Dust: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack. Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with additional powdered sugar for a delicate finish.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is at room temperature to achieve the perfect fluffy texture when creaming.
  • Use edible lavender specifically for food use; avoid garden lavender that may have pesticides.
  • For a nuttier taste, toast the almonds lightly before crushing and adding.
  • If you prefer a stronger almond flavor, add an extra ½ teaspoon of almond extract.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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