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Lavender Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Diane Dahnert PHOTO BY: zanzibargk

"Delightful little cookies that add a wonderful atmosphere to any afternoon tea. They have a delicate lavender flavor that is not overpowering at all! My first batch of these cookies disappeared before it had a chance to cool!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 18 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 1/2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 5/8 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon lavender flowers
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup colored sugar for decoration (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lavender flowers

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar. Beat the egg, and blend into the butter and sugar. Mix in the lavender flowers and the flour. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
  3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden. Remove cookies to cooling racks, and sprinkle with decorative sugar and additional lavender flowers if desired.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2006 by Elena
I am an experienced cook (over 50 years) but this recipe was not good. They were too dry and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by Jackie
My friends and I absolutely love this recipe! It's savory, sweet, and delicious. Perfect with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2003 by ERBS
I think the recipe was good, but had a little too much lavender in it. It almost tasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by Elizabeth Ann
When I read the first review, I couldn't understand how someone could think this is a bad... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2002 by Syd
These are delightful. They smell great, and taste even better. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2007 by JoyceAshby
This recipe is wonderful, it is sweet, floral, and light and feathery. I used a pinch less... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by Everett M.
The lavender one uses really will make a difference in these cookies. I went to my local... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2005 by JUDIBY
I tried these last year, and although I love lavender, these were doughy and not what I would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2003 by JACKIE_FETT
The cookies were extremely easy to make and taste wonderful, they're light and fluffy for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2005 by LYRARAIN
This was a great recipe, simple and just what I was looking for ever since I had lavender... MORE

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