INGREDIENTS
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This recipe is a slight variation on an old favorite. The lemon buttercream frosting adds moisture to the cookie, and the lavender sprinkles make for a nice presentation. MAKES ABOUT 2 DOZEN LAVENDER SHORTBREAD COOKIES
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• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter (not margarine), room temperature
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• 2/3 cup sugar
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• 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds, chopped
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• 2 1/3 cups flour
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• 1/2 cup cornstarch
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• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Lemon Buttercream Frosting:
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• 1/3 cup softened butter
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• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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• Dried lavender buds, for topping
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