These delightful vegan lavender shortbread cookies offer a unique twist on the classic recipe, infusing aromatic lavender for a fragrant and flavorful treat. Perfect for tea time or as a charming gift, these cookies are sure to impress even the most skeptical dessert lovers!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut oil, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon culinary lavender buds
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened coconut oil and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Mix in the maple syrup and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, culinary lavender buds, and sea salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth dough forms.

Once the dough is well combined, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. This will help the cookies hold their shape during baking.

After chilling, remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Using a cookie cutter (or a knife for custom shapes), cut out your desired cookie shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Gather any leftover dough, re-roll, and cut out more cookies until all the dough is used.

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just slightly golden. Keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking, as they can become too dry.

Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For an extra touch, consider dusting the cooled cookies with additional powdered sugar or a light drizzle of vegan chocolate.

Enjoy these delectable lavender shortbread cookies with a cup of tea or share them with friends and family. Their delicate flavor and beautiful presentation will surely win over even the most steadfast dessert aficionados!