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Baking

Vegan Lavender Shortbread

These yummy vegan lavender shortbread cut out cookies were created when I was challenged to bake something for someone who is a vegan.Β  Turns out they were devoured by everyone!

While she said she would “cheat” when it comes to baked goods, I really wanted to honour her lifestyle.Β  That is just one other wonderful part of baking.Β  You can be as creative as you like!

It didn’t take long to decide on my mom’s shortbread.Β  But, I wanted to not only make it vegan, but to make it different, eye catching, and a delight to eat. I decided on vegan lavender shortbread!

Lavender Shortbread

How to convert a regular shortbread recipe to a vegan shortbread recipe

It was as simple as replacing the butter with a vegan butter-like spread. All of the other ingredients are exactly the same. With the exception of the culinary lavender.

Best type of Lavender for baking

Most importantly you need to be sure you are using culinary grade lavender that has not been treated with any pesticides or chemicals. We have a local organic lavender farm nearby, but this culinary lavender is a good choice.

I find that dried lavender buds are the best for baking as opposed to fresh. English varieties of lavender are very popular for baking and other culinary uses. Varieties such as Lavandula Augustifolia, sometimes called Lavandula officinallis.

How do you add lavender to baked goods?

In these vegan lavender shortbread cookies, simply crush up the lavender buds a bit and add them directly into the dough. The buds will soften as they bake and release their oils into the buttery dough.

You also add the buds, into your sugar and let sit covered in an airtight container for up to a week. This releases the lavender oils into the sugar, adding a subtle hind of lavender flavour.

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I dipped a few of the leftovers in white chocolate for the non-vegans, and while they really didn’t need it, it gave them an extra bite of sweetness.

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I packaged them up in cellophane bags and tied them up with some fresh lavender and purple ribbon.  So pretty!

Lavender Shortbread 1
Vegan Lavender Shortbread
 
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Serves: 16
Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegan buttery type spread (I used Earth Balance)
  • 3/4 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp culinary grade dried lavender
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Cream the buttery spread and gradually add the confectioners sugar. Mix well.
  3. Mix in flour, starting with 2 cups and increase up to 3 cups until dough can be easily handled and comes together.
  4. Add dried lavender and mix on low speed of mixer or by hand until lavender is well incorporated.
  5. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and roll out to approximately 1/2 inch thick.
  6. Cut with round cookie cutter and place on parchment lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until edges are very lightly golden. Do not over bake.
  8. Remove from oven and transfer to wire rack to cool.
 
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  1. Teresa says

    July 18, 2014 at 10:58 am

    I love shortbread and these looks awesome πŸ™‚ Pinning for later!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      July 18, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      If you prefer non-vegan, just use real butter!

      Reply
  2. Libby's Library says

    July 18, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    If these are only a fraction as tasty as they are beautiful, they are a HIT!

    Reply
  3. Candi says

    July 18, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    I am a lavender freak. So I love this post. I also love shortbread so this is perfect.

    Reply
  4. Lory at Designthusiasm says

    July 19, 2014 at 12:38 am

    Looks so good and I love your photos!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      July 19, 2014 at 10:44 am

      Thank you Lory πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Crystal & Co says

    July 19, 2014 at 11:05 am

    I love lavender and have been wanting to make ice cream with it this summer…

    These cookies look AMAZING! I can taste them!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      July 19, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      Thank you Crystal. I have posted my favorite recipe for lavender honey ice cream on the blog in the past. Here is the link if you want to give it a try! It is a favorite amongst family and friends! https://www.redcottagechronicles.com/ice-cream/lavender-honey-ice-cream/

      Reply
  6. Gabi says

    July 19, 2014 at 11:20 am

    Lovely! nice gift idea – pining for later! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      July 19, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      Thank you Gabi!

      Reply
  7. Heather @ Encouraged at Home says

    July 19, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    We just picked lavender at a nearby farm, so I think I’m going to have to try these. They are so pretty!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      July 19, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      Thank you Heather! Isn’t great living near a lavender farm!

      Reply
  8. Audrey says

    July 20, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    I love shortbread and lavender. Luckily I have food grade lavender in my backyard (I know nothing funky has been used on them).

    It’s awesome that you respected your friends food preference even if she gave you permission not to.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      July 20, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      Sadly I lost my lavender plant after the brutal winter we had πŸ™ I must remember to get another plant this fall!

      Reply
  9. Daphne says

    July 21, 2014 at 6:50 am

    Good Morning Maureen, I love shortbread and make it often, but I have never added lavender. To be honest, I have read about the use of lavender in cooking, but have never tried it…. which is strange because I love the smell of lavender.
    Your friend must have been thrilled to receive her gift of lavender shortbread as not only do they look beautiful, but they have been wrapped beautifully as well.
    Best Wishes to you.
    Daphne

    Reply
  10. megan says

    July 21, 2014 at 10:57 am

    these look delicious! One of my dear friends is a vegan, too, and she loves to bake, so i’m going to be sure she sees this recipe.

    Reply
  11. Jamie @ Coffee With Us 3 says

    July 22, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    Thanks for linking up at Pretty Pintastic Party this week! Your post has been chosen as a feature for the party starting on Friday, so it will be getting pinned by dozens of partiers! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      July 23, 2014 at 6:58 am

      Oh my! That is awesome! Thanks a bunch πŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. Barb in Lee, NY says

    August 11, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    I can state as fact, these are even more delicious than they look – and these great photos make them look pretty darn good.

    Thanks, Maureen, for the special treat. I am now inspired to surprise some friends and loved ones with shortbread cookies – pay it forward, so to speak.

    Reply
  13. Dusty says

    February 28, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    You neglect to mention where and how to add the lavender…

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      March 1, 2015 at 6:58 am

      Thank you for bringing that to my attention! I have edited and updated recipe.

      Reply
  14. Mariel says

    February 14, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    These look delicious. Do you think a gluten free all purpose flour would work?

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      February 15, 2016 at 8:55 am

      Good question Mariel! I have never tried it myself, but I have heard that a good gluten free all purpose works very well in many baked goods, so I would certainly give it a try!

      Reply
      • Mariel says

        March 13, 2016 at 10:02 pm

        The gluten free flour worked out great! Thanks for the recipe.

        Reply
        • Maureen says

          March 14, 2016 at 11:25 am

          So glad to hear that Mariel!! Reminds me it’s time to make a batch! It has been a while since I made them myself.

          Reply
  15. roshni says

    February 21, 2017 at 10:20 am

    i found you need a lot more butter than what is written in the recipe to get the dough to bind

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      February 22, 2017 at 11:07 am

      Good to know. I didn’t have that problem at all. Were you using vegan butter? I wonder if when using vegan butter, the brand you use makes a difference. I hope it was still tasty though πŸ™‚

      Reply
  16. Jen says

    May 20, 2017 at 11:08 am

    Ten out of ten loved it πŸ™‚
    For someone who’s vegan and loved lavender, this is the best thing ever!

    Reply

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