Holiday Cookies
🌿🍯 Lavender Honey Shortbread
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
*optional*
Lemon Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
Instructions:
1. Cream butter and honey until smooth. Add vanilla and mix thoroughly.
2. Mix in flour, lavender and salt until dough forms.
3. Roll out dough and cut into shapes.
4. Place on baking sheet and bake on 350° for 15-18 minutes, until edges are golden.
5. Cool on parchment paper and prepare glaze.
6. Combine powder sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl.
7. Dip cookies in glaze and set aside to dry on parchment paper.
8. Serve once glaze is completely set. Enjoy!
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Holiday cookies add a special touch to festive celebrations, and incorporating unique flavors like lavender and honey elevates the experience. Lavender honey shortbread cookies blend the soothing aroma of dried culinary lavender with the sweetness of honey, providing a delicate and aromatic twist on classic shortbread. The optional lemon glaze adds a tangy brightness that balances the richness of the buttery dough. Using high-quality ingredients such as softened unsalted butter and culinary-grade dried lavender ensures the best texture and flavor. When mixing the dough, it’s important to cream the butter and honey thoroughly to create a smooth base before adding vanilla, flour, lavender, and salt. Rolling the dough evenly and chilling it briefly can help maintain cookie shape when baking at 350°F for 15-18 minutes until the edges turn golden. The lemon glaze, combining powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice and zest, creates a glossy, bright coating that complements the herbal notes of lavender. Dipping and drying the cookies on parchment paper allows the glaze to set perfectly without stickiness. Lavender has been known for its calming properties, and integrating this ingredient into holiday desserts not only offers a unique flavor profile but also enhances the seasonal atmosphere. Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture, making these cookies delightfully soft yet crumbly. For those looking to personalize their holiday cookie trays, this recipe offers flexibility. You can skip the glaze for a simpler treat or add a dusting of powdered sugar. Additionally, this cookie pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee, making it a versatile option for gatherings. As you prepare these lavender honey holiday cookies, consider pairing them with other festive items like peppermint bark or spiced nuts to create a full seasonal dessert spread. Sharing homemade cookies like these can be a heartfelt gift, wrapped with simple holiday decorations for friends and family. Embracing novel flavors like lavender honey in traditional cookies not only delights the palate but also makes your holiday selections stand out. This recipe invites anyone, from novice bakers to experienced chefs, to explore creative culinary expressions within holiday traditions.
