Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1-1/4 cups sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons dried lavender flowers1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, lavender, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets lightly coated with cooking spray. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
