Lavender shortbread cookies

From a bed and breakfast in Santa Fe.

1 cup of butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp lemon extract
2 cups of flour
1 Tbsp dried lavender flowers
1/8 tsp salt

  • Cream butter, sugar, vanilla, and lemon extract.
  • Add flour; mix until dough is smooth.
  • Add salt and lavender to mixture.
  • Dough should be soft and not sticky!
  • Chill until firm.
  • Pre-heat oven to 325F degrees.
  • Place dough onto lightly floured baking sheet and press into pan.
  • Bake up to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • If needed, place foil around edges of pan to avoid burning.
  • Place on cooling rack.
  • Cut into 1-2 inch rectangles while still slightly warm.