* Exported from MasterCook *

Lavender Shortbread

Recipe By :Miche
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Formed
Shortbread

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup icing (powdered/confectioner's) sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender (flowers) -- finely chopped

Preheat the oven to 300F.
Soften the butter (but don't melt it).
Add the sugar and cream until very light in colour and texture.
Sift in the cornstarch and plain flour, and add the lavender.
Mix gently until well combined.
Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead well (it's sometimes a
little crumbly but should come together in the knead).
Roll out to about 1/6 inch thickness.
Cut into squares or rounds. Place on a baking sheet lined with non-stick
baking paper.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until set and just ever so lightly golden brown.
Remove to a rack to cool.
Store in an airtight container.