This document contains recipes for two types of cookies: 1) Lavender Shortbread Cookies made with butter, sugars, lavender, mint and lemon zest. The dough is shaped and baked for 18-20 minutes. 2) Bon Bon Christmas Cookies made by rolling cream cheese dough around maraschino cherries and baking for 7-10 minutes.

1. Lavender Shortbread Cookies
SUBMITTED BY: Maryeileen PHOTO BY: l ulu4014
"A buttery lavender-flavored dough that can be made into round shapes using a biscuit cutter,
or various shapes using cookie cutters."
PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 40 Min
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Original recipeyield:2dozen cookies
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INGREDIENTS
 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
 2/3 cup white sugar
 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lavender
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
 1/2 cup cornstarch
 1/4 teaspoon salt
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2. DIRECTIONS
1.In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and
confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the lavender, mint
and lemon zest. Combine the flour, cornstarch and salt; mix into
the batter until well blended. Divide dough into two balls, wrap in
plastic wrap and flatten to about 1inch thick. Refrigerate until firm,
about 1hour.
2.Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). On a lightly
floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into
shapes with cookie cutters. Cookie stamps will work well on these
too. Place on cookie sheets.
3.Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, just until cookies
begin to brown at the edges. Cool for a few minutes on the baking
sheets then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Bon Bon Christmas Cookies
SUBMITTED BY: Chan PHOTO BY: CHANCOLI
"Cute 'Cherries in a Blanket' cookies. This recipe goes back at least three generations. My
grandma made them, my mom made them, now I make them!"
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INGREDIENTS
 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
 1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
 2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained

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DIRECTIONS
1.In a medium bowl, stir together the shortening and cream cheese
until well blended. Stir in the flour, you may need to use your
hands to help it form a dough. If the mixture seems too dry, add a
couple of teaspoons of water. Cover and chill several hours or
overnight.
2.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease
cookie sheets.
3.Before rolling out the dough, dust the rolling surface heavily with
confectioners' sugar. Roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut
into 1x4 inch strips. Place a cherry on the end of each strip. Roll up
each strip starting with the cherry. Place on prepared cookie sheets
and dust with a little of the confectioners' sugar.
4.Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should
brown slightly. Dust again with the confectioners' sugar. Allow
cookies to cool before serving, the cherries are very hot!