• Cooking Time: 8 to 10
• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon cooking lavender, pressed in a mortar & pestle to release the oils
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar, separated

1. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 2/3 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Stir in the flour salt and rosemary until well blended. The dough will be somewhat soft. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silpats.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness.
5. Use your favorite cookie cutter to form your cookies, if you have leftovers, set aside and let rest for a little while before rolling out again.
6. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the tops.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden at the edges.
8. Cool on wire racks, and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Since I bought my rosemary plant I've been wondering how to best put it to use aside from everyday cooking. Taking a familiar cue from the lavender-rosemary spiced walnuts, I decided to try them in cookie format. They are mildly scented and flavored with the herbs, but still a satisfying cookie treat.