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Lemon-Lavender Cookies to celebrate Our Lady’s feast
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I purchased the cookies pictured above at a local Lavender Farm last week, and they were a perfect afternoon treat to give the kids on the (traditional) feast of the Immaculate Heart this past Wednesday, after sharing the legend of lavender with them.
Since the whole month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and since I happened to pick a bunch of lavender as well, I think we might try and make some more of our own using a recipe from Better Homes & Gardens.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender buds, ground with mortar and pestle
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, ground lavender buds, finely shredded lemon peel, and salt. In a large mixing bowl beat the 3/4 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add 1 cup powdered sugar. Beat until combined. Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour mixture.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 10-inch-long log. Wrap log in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Chill for 2 to 24 hours or until firm.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut roll into 1/4-inch slices. (We will probably then cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter.) Place slices 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool. Makes 3 dozen cookies.
In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and the milk. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. If necessary, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make a frosting of spreading consistency. Spread frosting on tops of cookies and, if desired, garnish with additional lavender buds and thin strips of lemon peel.
Note: If frosted, place in single layer in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days. Or freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months; thaw and frost.
How sweet, I'm definately going to try this recipe. I have never cooked with lavender before.
God bless
Bernadette
http://www.livingthejoyouslife.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for this recipe! My son and I just baked a batch of them – and they are yummy. My little one has a severe egg allergy, so I am thankful for every baking recipe without eggs – we will bake these cookies soon again! But I will put more lavender into the dough next time. It is delicious!