Description
These gluten-free, vegan Lavender Vanilla Oatmeal Shortbread Cookies are the perfect way to celebrate Spring! The lavender brings light floral notes to these delicious oatmeal cookies and pairs wonderfully with the vanilla. Top with icing for the perfect finishing touch. These cookies are also great for showers, Mother's Day, birthdays, or High Tea!
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Cookies
- 1 cup vegan/plant butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure lavender extract
- 10 oz quick oats (I used Purely Elizabeth Original Superfood Oatmeal)
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dried lavender, for garnishing (optional)
Icing (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons plant milk
- Purple food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, or you may alternatively use a hand blender, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Next add the vanilla and lavender extracts to the butter mixture.
- In a food processor/blender, process the oatmeal, tapioca flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt until you achieve a fine flour texture.
- With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture in until well combined. Turn the cookie dough out onto a piece of parchment paper and roll the dough out to about 1/2-3/4 inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter and cut the dough into rounds. Place the cookie dough rounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 14-16 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely before icing.
- To ice the cookies, whisk together the powdered sugar and plant milk until smooth, then add the lavender extract and food coloring if using. Dip each cookie into the icing face down and then place them back onto the parchment paper. Allow the icing to set for about 20-30 minutes. Garnish with dried lavender if desired.
Notes
* These cookies freeze very well and can even be enjoyed just minutes after taking them out of the freezer!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Additional Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American