Extremely simple. Extremely delicious.
Lavender is a staple of many Alaskan’s herb gardens. It can easily be grown in a pot on the porch or in a window box in and apartment. Besides it’s numerous therapeutic qualities, used sparingly, it can be a delicious addition to many dishes and drinks.
- 3/4 a cup of softened butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 Tbsp. dried lavender flowers
- zest of half a lime
Combine softened butter, sugar, lavender and lime zest until completely incorporated. Next add the flour, using your fingers to mix everything together until the dough can be formed into a ball. If the dough is still crumbly add a couple teaspoons of melted butter. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until 1/2 inch thick. Cut in desired shape and bake for 20 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350°F.
We are both born and raised in Alaska, land of the midnight sun and fishing at 2am. We love to find new ways to use fresh ingredients or put a modern spin on an old Alaskan classic. We hope you will enjoy tasting Alaska.