Honey Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Topped with a generous amount of sparkling sugar, these Honey Lavender Shortbread Cookies are a unique addition to any holiday cookie platter!
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 125kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp dried lavender
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp hot water
- sparkling sugar
Instructions
- Using a countertop mixer, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes on medium speed).
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, flour and lavender. Mix on low speed until a stiff dough forms. Cover dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll the dough out to ~1/2” thickness. Cut cookies into 2"x2" squares and place on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Using a small fork, prick the tops of the cookies in several places.
- Place sheet pan in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a small dish, whisk the honey and hot water together until well combined. Brush this mixture across the tops of the cookies. Sprinkle the top of each cookie generously with sparkling sugar.
- Bake at 325°F for 26-28 minutes, or until edges of cookies turn light brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes and then sprinkle baked cookies generously with additional sparkling sugar. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack until completely cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
