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Floral Honey Chamomile Shortbread

Delicate shortbread infused with floral honey and chamomile, perfect for tea time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup floral honey preferably lavender or chamomile honey
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and floral honey until smooth.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and crushed chamomile flowers.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
Shape and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  5. Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These shortbreads pair wonderfully with tea and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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