Lavender Butter Cookies

 

  • Lavender Butter Cookies - yum!4 sticks of butter
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 Tablespoons milk, sour cream or orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 5 cups flour sifted
  • 1 1/2 Lavender Buds, crushed

Beat together butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in egg, milk and vanilla. Gradually stir in flour until well combined. Stir in crushed lavender buds. Roll dough into two 10″ long logs. Wrap in plastic or wax paper and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350. Slice dough into 1/4 inch thick slices and place on baking sheet approx. 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly brown. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool. Makes 10 dozen cookies.