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lavender peach short bread cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kadijah James
Washington, DC

I love peach preserves And the smell of Lavender. So I figured why not combine the two. So here it is. I hope You enjoy.

(1 rating)
yield 12 -24
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For lavender peach short bread cookies

  • 2 c
    butter ( salted or unsalted)
  • 1 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 4 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    peach preserves
  • or
  • 1/2 can
    peaches ( caned peaches any brand in their own juice not in syrup)
  • 2 Tbsp
    finely chopped lavender fresh lavender ( found at any whole foods market or organic store or a farmers market)

How To Make lavender peach short bread cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees. ( If using canned peaches remove half of the contents of the can drain and chop into small pieces or pure' in a blender ( If you don't want chunks but you just want the flavor) )
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Mix in the lavender, and preserve ( or canned peaches). Combine 3 to 3 3/4 of flour to the mix. Mix well.
  • 3
    Sprinkle board with a little of the remaining flour. Knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour to make a soft dough. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Prick with fork and place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • 4
    Bake at 325 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes. After baking let stand for two minutes ( while still warm not hot but warm),cut into 3x1 inch strips. Let rest until it's completely cool .
  • 5
    Enjoy!!!
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