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Vegan lavender shortboard cookies on a white plate.

Vegan Lavender Shortbread

Maureen Reynolds
These vegan lavender shortbread have the subtle flavour of lavender in a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Cookie sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup vegan buttery type spread I used Earth Balance
  • ¾ cup confectioners sugar sifted
  • 2 ½ to 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp culinary grade dried lavender

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Cream the buttery spread and gradually add the confectioners sugar. Mix well.
  • Mix in flour, starting with 2 cups and increase up to 3 cups until dough can be easily handled and comes together.
  • Add dried lavender and mix on low speed of mixer or by hand until lavender is well incorporated.
  • Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and roll out to approximately 1/2 inch thick.
  • Cut with round cookie cutter and place on parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until edges are very lightly golden. Do not over bake.
  • Remove from oven and transfer to wire rack to cool.

Notes

Store these lavender shortbread cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.  
They also freeze well for up to 2 months.
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https://www.redcottagechronicles.com/baking/vegan-lavender-shortbread/