Vegan Lavender Shortbread
Maureen Reynolds
These vegan lavender shortbread have the subtle flavour of lavender in a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
electric mixer
Cookie sheet
- 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
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.
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.
https://www.redcottagechronicles.com/baking/vegan-lavender-shortbread/