LAVENDER SHORTBREAD COOKIES - VEGGIECUREAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Using electric stand mixer with paddle attachment, combine margarine and sugar in bowl and mix together.
• In separate bowl, sift together flour and salt.
• Add flour mixture to butter mixture and mix on low speed until dough created, then fold in lavender flowers and lemon zest.
• Remove from bowl and place on flour-dusted surface and shape into large disc.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and store in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, remove from refrigerator, roll into ½ inch-thick slab, and cut with preferred cookie cutter.
• Place on ungreased cookie sheet and sprinkle with extra sugar.
• Bake until edges starts to brown (about 20-25 minutes).
• Remove and cool to room temperature, then serve.