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Lemon Lavender Shortbread with Glaze
This Lemon Lavender Shortbread with Glaze is a sweet and flavorful treat that will tantalize your taste buds. An easy-to-follow recipe yields a crispy and buttery shortbread cookie that is topped with a zesty lemon glaze and a hint of lavender. Perfect for a special occasion or everyday treat, this delectable dessert is sure to please.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lavender extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the lemon zest and lavender extract and stir until combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled shortbread.
- Enjoy!