Author Notes
Just a hint of lavender in this gluten-free Honey-lavender shortbread makes them simply delicious, especially when half-dipped in luscious dark chocolate. —Laurie_GlutenFreeYummy
Ingredients
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1 cup
Butter
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1/2 cup
Honey
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1 cup
Almond Flour
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1 cup
Tapioca Starch
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1/2 cup
Potato Starch
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1/2 cup
Ultra-fine Brown Rice Flour
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1 tablespoon
Lavender buds crushed
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3.5 ounces
Dark Chocolate
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1 tablespoon
Coconut Oil
Directions
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Place butter and honey in mixer with wire attachment and mix until a creamy lite color appears (approximately 3 minutes).
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In separate bowl, add all dry ingredients and blend.
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Change attachment on mixer to a paddle and slowly add flour to honey-butter mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
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Gently rub dried lavender buds between your finger and thumb softly crush buds. Add to flour mix and mix until just incorporated.
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Remove dough from bowl and place on a lightly non-stick sprayed piece of plastic wrap and completely cover. Place in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes or until butter has solidified.
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Remove dough from plastic wrap and place on a non-stick sprayed tart pan, cookie sheet, or pie plate. mold dough to fit to the edges (lay a sheet of parchment paper over dough to prevent it from sticking to your hands).
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Place in a 350 degree oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until edges turn slightly golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Cut into rectangles, squares, or triangles.
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heat a few inched of water in a pan and place a double broiler over the top. Place dark chocolate and coconut oil in double broiler and heat until just melted.
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Dip one end of cut shortbread into the dark chocolate and place on parchment paper for drying. Dry chocolate completely before serving.
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