Lavender Cookies Recipe. SEE NOTE.

NOTE: This is a fund raiser for a local animal rescue. The $2.50 is for the recipe only. It is offered on the honour system. I realize anyone anywhere can copy it. BUT. A LOT of effort went into providing what I consider the best. The donation goes to a really good cause and I hope you will consider donating. I explain why here:
I made numerous recipes to come up with this one...the one I consider the best. I have tested and have had others test.... I am told my muffins are the best they ever tasted! Donation will go to Romina of Fuff Fuff Fuff Wild Bird Sanctuary ( see her Instagram here) . Romina has opened a sanctuary just outside Markdale for injured animals ( started with birds.... hopes to expand when she can afford, to all injured wild animals). Payment of the $2.50 is voluntary, but will REALLY help. Romina is struggling to pay for all this herself .For the cost of a cup of coffee you can help save an animal's life.

ALSO. If you are in the Markdale/Flesherton area I ask you to buy your baking supplies from me.... unlike items that can sit on the shelf for months, I always pick up fresh from my wholesalers... and fresh is important for optimum results. AND. You help me support various animal charities. REMEMBER. As explained here, I give a coupon for 100% of your Flourpower purchase, including the $15 shipping towards anything in my main gems and jewelry section!

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RECIPE:

Preheat oven to 350

You will need:

280 grams of all purpose flour
250 grams of granulated sugar
230 grams of unsalted butter ( room temperature)
12 grams of Earl Grey Tea ( Contents of approx. 3 Earl Grey Teabags )
3/4 teaspoon of lavender ( food grade)
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg beaten

1) In a large bowl, mix flour, tea,, lavender, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

2) Mix sugar and butter until about double in volume ( I use a stand mixer. Takes about 3 minutes at medium to medium high) Reduce speed to low and add the egg. Then add the vanilla If using stand mixer, shut off a few times and use spatula to scape down sides ( DO NOT TRY TO DO THIS WHILE MIXER IS ON!) Mix on low for about another half minute.

3) shape cookies into balls using large scoop or your hands if you do not have one. Place on tray with parchment paper , leaving about 3" space between cookies...they spread.

4) bake for about 12 minutes until edges are firm, but centres still soft. Remove and lt cool on tray for about 10 minutes, then carefully ransfer to cooling rack.