Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 4 tsp. dried lavender flowers
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts.combine the flour, lavender, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
By Robin from Washington, IA