RECIPES: Lavender Drop Cookies / Lavender Tea (HERBS, TEA)

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Lavender Tea

Steep 1 tsp. lavender for 1 cup of water for 3-5 min.

A good recipe for insomnia, or when relaxation is the goal.

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Lavender Drop Cookies

12 sprigs fresh lavender

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

pinch of salt

grated rind of 2 lemons

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups flour

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

hazelnuts to decorate

Preheat oven at 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet.

Peel off lavender florets. Cream butter and sugar. Add lemon zest, juice

and vanilla. Beat in egg. Blend in dry ingredients. Dough will be sticky.

Drop by teaspoon onto the cookie sheet. Top with hazelnuts. Bake 15

minutes until light gold.

makes: 36 cookies

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