Lavender Shortbread Cookies

Classic Scotch Shortbread cookies with a yummy twist. ¾ cup butter, softened ¼ cup + 1 Tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon ground lavender buds Heat oven to 350° F. Cream the butter and sugar thoroughly. Mix vanilla into the butter/sugar mixture. Blend in flour and ground lavender until well mixed. Lightly flour and roll the dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into small shapes or use a small cookie/biscuit cutter. Place cookies about ½ inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° F for about 15 minutes ... do not brown cookies too much.