Buttery lavender shortbread cookies with a subtle floral aroma and tender crumb. These elegant homemade cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, afternoon tea, or edible gifts.
In a bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth and pale.
Mix in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, ground lavender, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F.
Roll dough to about 1 cm / ½ inch thickness.
Cut into rounds, hearts, or classic shortbread shapes.
Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are just beginning to turn pale golden.
Do not overbake — shortbread should stay light in color.
Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Dust lightly with powdered sugar or drizzle with white chocolate if desired.
Drinks
Earl Grey tea
Chamomile tea
Lavender latte
Prosecco or Champagne
Serve With
Fresh berries
Lemon curd
Vanilla ice cream
Use culinary-grade lavender only
Grind lavender finely for even flavor
High-quality butter is key for great shortbread
Dough can be frozen for later baking
Perfect Valentine’s cookie: elegant, aromatic, and giftable
20 servings