Lavender Shortbread Cookies are crisp and buttery, and subtly perfumed of lavender.

Shortbread is an unleavened Scottish cookie that’s made primarily of flour, butter, and sugar. It has a crispy, crumbly texture and buttery flavor, and can be additionally flavored with just about anything sweet or savory, such as vanilla, coffee, or caraway seeds.

I decided to flavor mine with lavender, since I was recently at a local organic store when I found some beautiful dried lavender that I couldn’t resist buying (I’m oddly drawn to uncommon ingredients ;) ). These cookies were fragrant and absolutely beautiful to look at. They made perfect party favors for a mid-summer soiree, but would also be a festive addition to a holiday cookie platter.…