So, this month I was trying to think of a not so chocolatey and heavy cookie to send to the military medical hospital in Iraq, and I thought I would give shortbread a try.  I tried 2 recipes.  Coconut shortbread and Lavendar shortbread.  The lavendar is very good, although I think it may be more of a “girl” type cookie.  Not so sure if guys really appreciate lavendar.

The coconut shortbread recipe has potential, but until I get that one down, no point in passing it on.

If you have a hard time getting lavendar in your area, you can go to my website at www.toohotmamas.net and find it there for a very reasonable price.  You may want to check out the spices also – they are such a good deal.

Lavendar Shortbread Cookies Recipe

3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar

1 Tbs dried lavender

1-1/3 sticks unsalted butter

1 tsp lemon zest

1-3/4 cups all purpose flour

3 egg yolks

granulated sugar (for coating)

Preheat oven to 350.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (Not absolutely necessary. )

Mix the confectioner’s sugar and lavender together.

Add the butter and lemon zest to the sugar mixture & mix until smooth and light in color.  (Use your KitchenAid.)

Add the flour and mix.

Add the egg yolks and mix until dough forms.

Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment or waxed paper and roll out to about 1/4″ or a little more.

Place in the refridgerator until firm.

Cut the dough with cookie cutter and gently coat each cookie with the granulated sugar.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges.

Last month, the fabulous bar-type cookies were sent to a military facility that cares for wounded soldiers in  Iraq.  My wonderful friend, Ann Losse,  who is doing her darndest to take care our soldiers, received an immediate reply of many thanks from the military facility.  Ann said she had sent phone cards along with the cookies, but the cookies really hit the spot for them!  So please, if you have any desire to bake, but would like to pass the calories on elsewhere, this is a marvelous way to do it!  Please check out the April Cookie of the Month.  Again, they are tried, tested and yummy!

Many blessings,

Abbie