Lavender Cookies

September 28, 2012
Lavender cookies


I would love to showcase my garden springing back to life this Spring...
unfortunately, this year, I have no lavenders bloom, no roses, no daisies, no Pom-Pom blooms......only Joey Kangaroo Paws ~ which has lost much of its glory (its the winter species), Frangipanis~slowly waking up from its winter slumberland, buds of gardenias has yet to blossoms ...

Don't be disheartened (that's me telling myself...)...as I'll be sharing photos of  flowers NOT from my garden... but flowers that I came across from my morning walk around the neighbourhood and my recent 'drive' to King's Park ...

I'll shush now... Enjoy my Spring displays...




Proteas


Notice the bright orangey 'Pin Cushion' like bloom? That is the exotic Proteas
Even weeds look pretty in Spring... can you spot which is the weed?

Easy lavender Cookies excellent for afternoon tea or gift wrap for friends.

.... the only 'lavender' that I could display for Spring 2012...


Lisa H. xox


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Lavender Cookies

(adapted from Love Food Cookbook)

225g butter at room temperature
175g castor sugar 
1 large egg 
250g plain flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon lavender 

Royal Icing 
  1. Pre-heat oven to 180C
  2. Using hand held beater, beat butter and sugar till light and fluffy. 
  3. Add in egg. Mix well. 
  4. Add in twice sifted plain flour mix (sift with baking powder) and lavender flowers. 
  5. Spoon into a piping bag and use a 8mm nozzle and piped onto baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. Alternative ~ spoon straight onto lined baking tray.
  6. Bake for 12-15 mins.
  7. Leave it to cool before decorating with Royal Icing.
*Note ~ These lovely cookies were too sweet for my liking... I must remember to reduce the amount of sugar by a third, in my next batch... will update on the finding here...



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Comments

  1. Rosa's Yummy YumsSeptember 28, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    So pretty and delicate looking!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  2. TasteHongKongSeptember 28, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Aren't the lavender cookies look too good to eat! Just wonder how much care you have showered your garden : ). Thanks for sharing!

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  3. MelSeptember 28, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Beautiful photos! Getting very pro in photography now! You must be very pleased. These cookies looks really pretty when it is decorated. Yeap, if we were to decorate it with Royal Icing later, we have to reduce the sugar content or else "too sweet in my talking"....

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  4. muna mahdzar-fadaaqSeptember 28, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    ooo...loving the artwork on your cookies!!
    xoxo

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  5. FlowerSeptember 28, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Wahlao sure sedap n very artistic lah u ni...

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  6. Angie's RecipesSeptember 28, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Your garden is full of activities! Gorgeous cookies!

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  7. huiSeptember 28, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    your cookies look so sweet and inviting, lisa ^^ perfect for sharing with friends ^^
    btw, what are those blooms (or could they be weeds?), pic right above the word "everlasting"? i really like them (even if they are weeds ^^). i found them everywhere during a holiday last nov in nz.. they look like mini daisies (of sort ^^).. so very pretty ^^

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  8. YasmeenSeptember 28, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    First of all, you've so beautifully captured the essence of the season in your photographs. Just lovely.

    I also love the idea of this recipe and the sweet way you've decorated them! Our lavender is blooming away and I've been thinking of making shortbreads, but will try your recipe instead (taking note to reduce the sugar) :)

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  9. AmeliaSeptember 28, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Hi Lisa, wow...cantik molek, the design on the cookies so cute and pretty. You're excellent.

    Beautiful flowers from your garden, they sure look gorgeous.

    Have a nice weekend, regards.

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  10. @lina_to_uSeptember 29, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    Pretty, Pretty, Pretty biscuits. Makes teatime a joy!

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  11. Julia @ JuliasAlbum.comSeptember 29, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Your cookies look so good! I've never used lavender, but it looks amazing. Beautiful plates and cups, too.

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  12. Nami | Just One CookbookSeptember 29, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Omg... Lisa, your photos and styling is beautiful!!!!!!!! I love the "painting" on the cookies. You take gorgeous pictures and I look forward to your post all the time. :)

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  13. WokandSpoonOctober 2, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Lovely spring photos. Wish it was spring on this side of the world but we're heading into winter :-(
    I love the delicate patterns on the cookies!

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  14. Lisa HoOctober 3, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Rosa
    Cheers :D

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  15. Lisa HoOctober 3, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    TasteHongKong
    the photos were taken around the suburb and King's Park :D

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  16. Lisa HoOctober 3, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Mel
    Toh Chieh Mel :D

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  17. Lisa HoOctober 3, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Muna
    hehehe...Terimakasih :D 'sambil tersipu malu'...

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  18. Lisa HoOctober 3, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Flower
    thank you thank you :P

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  19. Lisa HoOctober 3, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Angie
    I wish this is my garden :(

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  20. Lisa HoOctober 3, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    hui
    Everlastings are not weed... they are gorgeous planted in abundance..

    The weed is the single bright yellow flower in the same column as the proteas :)

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  21. Lisa HoOctober 3, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Yasmeen

    Thank you :D.. Spring is a beautiful season

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  22. Lisa HoOctober 3, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Amelia
    errr.. Amelia dear, not my garden :( How I wish it is :D

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  23. Lisa HoOctober 3, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    lina-to-u
    jom ... tea time :D

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  24. Lisa HoOctober 3, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Julia
    aww.. thanks Julia :D

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  25. Lisa HoOctober 3, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Nami
    ... and I look forward to your Japanese spread too :D

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  26. Lisa HoOctober 3, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    WokandSpoon
    Spring is lovely :D but not summer..too hot :(

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  27. SylviaOctober 5, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    I absolutely love how you've decorated the cookies! Simple Beautiful! I will have never have patience to do such a thing i think.

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    1. Lisa HoOctober 5, 2012 at 8:59 AM

      Thank you Sylvia... this is my de-stress time :D

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  28. FoodwanderingsNovember 15, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    These lavender cookies looks absolutely like apiece of art. For the life of me I cannot grow lavender in my yard. I have tried. These cookies are just too pretty to eat & waving you there down under with flipped seasons! :)

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  29. YhpJune 11, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Yum! Such pretty cookies! :)

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