Lauren DeGennaro Pena Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1/4 tsp salt

Make it

1. Heat oven to 325°F. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add lavender, zest and salt.
2. Stir in flour, press into an 8-inch pan and prick with a fork.
3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until pale golden; cut into bars while warm and cool fully.