Perfect Lavender Honey Shortbread Cookies
These lavender honey shortbread cookies are a quick and easy 5-ingredient treat with a subtle floral twist, enhanced by a sprinkle of flaked sea salt for a perfect sweet-salty balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (42g) lavender honey
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar (about 3-4 minutes): In a medium bowl, beat 1 cup (227g) of softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Add the lavender honey: Mix in 2 tablespoons (42g) of lavender honey until evenly incorporated.
- Incorporate the flour: Gradually sift in 2 cups (240g) of all-purpose flour, folding gently with a spatula or mixing on low speed until dough is soft but not sticky. Add 1-2 teaspoons cold water if dough is crumbly.
- Shape the dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll out to about 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) thickness. Cut into squares or desired shapes with a knife or cookie cutter.
- Chill before baking (optional but recommended): Place shaped dough on a lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Bake cookies for 18-22 minutes until edges just start to turn golden.
- Add the sea salt: Immediately after baking, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of flaked sea salt evenly over the warm cookies.
- Cool completely: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
Notes
Use high-quality unsalted butter for best flavor. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Chilling dough helps maintain shape and prevents spreading. Sprinkle sea salt after baking for best texture and flavor contrast. For gluten-free, substitute with 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For vegan version, use dairy-free butter and plant-based honey alternative or maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 1
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