🍪Lavender Chamomile Shortbread Cookies 🌈 Mood Support
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Servings: cookies
Soothing cookies that calm the nervous system and support emotional balanceThese delicate, buttery shortbread cookies feature calming chamomile and lavender, both rich in nerve-soothing terpenes such as linalool and apigenin. This recipe is perfect for those experiencing anxiety, emotional stress, insomnia, or general nervous tension. It delivers a gentle herbal touch in a nostalgic baked treat—ideal for pairing with tea in the evening to help wind down.Key Terpenes & Compounds:Linalool (lavender) - sedative, anti-anxiety, mood-balancingApigenin (chamomile) – calming, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotectiveBisabolol (chamomile) – relaxing, mild analgesic
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Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- (optional if rolling out dough)
- Parchment Paper
- Fine mesh sieve (optional for powdering sugar topping)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch (for tenderness)
- 1 tbsp dried chamomile flowers crushed or finely ground
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds crushed
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon zest (optional for brightness)
- 1 tbsp honey or infused honey (optional for floral sweetness)
Instructions
Prep Butter Base
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with powdered sugar using a hand or stand mixer until fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Infuse Flavors
- Add vanilla extract, chamomile, lavender, salt, and optional lemon zest or honey. Mix until evenly distributed.
Add Dry Ingredients
- Sift together the flour and cornstarch. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined. Do not overwork.
Chill Dough
- Wrap dough in parchment or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
Shape Cookies
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheet with parchment. Roll dough into 1-inch balls or flatten and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are just golden. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Optional Garnish
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar or sprinkle extra crushed lavender on top before serving.
Betsy's Infusion Notes:
🌿 Herbal Potency Tip: For stronger effects, infuse your butter with chamomile and lavender beforehand. Simmer butter with 2 tablespoons of herbs for 30 minutes on low heat, then strain and chill until solid before using.
⚠️ Flavor Tip: Culinary lavender is preferred, too much or the wrong kind can taste soapy.
🍃 Shelf Life: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
🍃 Pair With: Lemon balm tea, CBD chamomile tea, or warm golden milk for added calm.
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