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Lavender Shortbread Cookie Mix: Buttery, Crumbly and Gently Floral
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Our Lavender Shortbread Cookie Mix bakes the cookie most people picture when they hear "lavender cookies": rich, buttery and crumbly, with a gentle floral flavor that lingers just long enough. Add the fresh ingredients listed on the package and your kitchen will smell like a bakery by the second tray.
Why shortbread and lavender work
Shortbread is mostly butter, sugar and flour, so there is nothing to hide behind. That simplicity is exactly why lavender shines in it: the floral note sits right on top of the buttery flavor instead of competing with spices or fruit. Our sugar cookie mix is the one to reach for when you want a canvas for frosting; shortbread is the one to serve plain with tea.
Tips for tender shortbread
- Do not overwork the dough. Mix until it just comes together for a crumbly, sandy texture.
- Chill if it gets soft. Cool dough holds its shape and bakes more evenly.
- Watch the edges. Pull the cookies when the edges are pale gold. Shortbread should not brown much.
- Let them set. They are fragile warm and firm up as they cool on the pan.
Finishing touches
A snowfall of powdered sugar is the simplest finish. Dipping half of each cookie in melted chocolate makes them gift-box pretty. For something more ambitious, the dough turns into thumbprints with jam, sandwich cookies with honey buttercream or the crust for lemon bars; all three are in our recipes below.
Storing the mix and the cookies
Keep the unopened mix in a cool, dry cupboard. Baked shortbread keeps well in an airtight tin at room temperature for several days, and the flavor often settles nicely by day two. Check the package for ingredients and allergen information.
A baker's gift
A bag of mix is an easy hostess gift or a rainy-day project with the kids. Pair it with honey or tea in the Gift Box Builder.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cut the dough into shapes?
Yes. Chill the dough first so the shapes hold, and keep the thickness even so they bake at the same rate.
Will the lavender taste soapy?
The mix is made for a gentle lavender flavor. Soapy notes usually come from using too much lavender, which is not a problem here.
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