A perfect little bite with a cup of tea or coffee, these shortbread cookies also make excellent party favors for showers and weddings. Splurge on a European-style butter if you can. Since it has a higher butterfat content than American butter, it will provide a more luxurious bite to an otherwise simple cookie. 1. Using a mortar and pestle or an electric spice grinder, break up the lavender into a coarse grind. 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or with a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the lavender and lemon zest and mix to combine.
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