Lavender, known for its iconic wisps of vibrant purple flowers and soothing earthy floral scent, has long been considered an emblematic herb of love among its garden peers. But this beloved member of the mint family – nicknamed the “herb of love” – doesn’t only serve as bee-friendly garden decor.
Lavender is an incredible culinary herb, capable of adding aroma, flavor, and visual appeal to dishes as varied as teas, syrups, extracts, liqueurs, chocolates and baked goods – not forgetting its use as an additive in cocktails, lemonade and ice-tea.
Lavender makes for a delicious addition to cookies! In this easy and delectable buttery shortbread cookie recipe, lavender takes center stage as the star ingredient. Perfect with tea or weekend brunch, these mildly sweet, delicious, delicate cookies can be prepared in under 15 minutes and stored in the fridge before being chilled before rolling and cutting with cookie cutter shapes of choice before being baked for 10 to 12 minutes until just lightly browned on top.
What Type of Lavender Should I Use When Cooking With Lavender
When selecting culinary grade lavender for cooking or baking purposes, be sure that its label indicates it can be consumed – rather than craft store variety. A label will usually state “culinary grade”, or otherwise indicate its suitability for culinary uses such as cooking or baking. Whenever possible we advise opting for organic culinary lavender.
Need an Easy Gift Idea? These cookies last weeks if stored properly and ship extremely well, making them the ideal DIY present idea! Place the cookies in an adorable package or bakery box, tie with lavender-colored ribbon for an eye-catching presentation, or combine these treats with tea, lavender flower honey, and candles as a gourmet lavender themed package and give to someone special in your life who adores lavender!