These beautiful Lavender Almond Cookies are a little soft and not overly floral. The almond meal gives it a slightly nutty flavor.
Tea is my beverage of choice. Hence, my obsession with all things tea including a blog, Tea Tattler where I share about tranquil tea moments and all things tea. There are also a few tea time recipes there you might enjoy, so do hop over and check it out.
Tea Party Cookie Tiles
One day while shopping with my girlfriend (who also loves tea) we came across these Tea Party Cookie Tiles. Guess what? They were just two sets on the shelf beckoning us to pick them up. How could we not have? They are just the coolest set of cookie tiles with their own little caddy. Each tile measures 3 inches by 3½ inches. Simply too pretty to resist!
So, these cookies tiles have been in my possession for a while now and I have only used them once to make paper medallions. It was the popular thing to do at that time. I was supposed to paint them but you know how that went. Life happened and I never got round to it. Maybe someday I will but that’s another story.
My Favorite Lavender
Now, when it comes to herbs, it is no secret that lavender is one of my favorites. I used to grow English and French lavender every summer when we lived in Colorado. I love their soothing scent and use them in pot-pourri and sachets for the closets. Sadly, I have stopped growing them now as they do not do well in my flower beds here in Minnesota. Fortunately though, I can buy organic culinary lavender at my regular health food store which is really nice.
Lavender Almond Cookies
I recently bought some lavender and decided to use them in these tea party Lavender Almond Cookies combining two of my favorite things. 🙂 There is also an instruction and recipe card that came with the cookie tiles. In the card are three recipes – Sugar/Chocolate Cookies, Gingered Lemon Cookies, and Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies. I adapted the sugar cookie recipe by making it egg free and adding lavender and almond meal to the dough.
The Cookie Dough
The dough was relatively easy to work with. It wasn’t too wet or dry and the tiles released the dough quite easily. The pattern also came out quite nicely. Overall, I was pleased with the outcome.
Similar Products Used in Making These Lavender Almond Cookies
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• Hamilton Beach Power Deluxe Hand Mixer
• Brown Bag Cookie Art Stamp GINGERBREAD MAN
• Brown Bag Tree Cookie Stamp – Christmas Series
• Henry Watson The Original Suffolk Pestle and Mortar
• LavenderLove Organic French Culinary Grade Lavender Flowers, 8 Oz
Lavender Almond Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp culinary lavender
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
- ¼ cup almond meal (25g)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 stick butter (½ cup/115g)
- ¼ cup sugar (55g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- You will need a few cookie tiles**
- Crush lavender using a pestle and mortar. Set aside. In a medium sized bowl, combine crushed lavender, all-purpose flour, almond meal, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Stir in flour mixture and milk. Knead until dough comes together, about 1 to 2 minutes. Wrap in plastic and chill for 15 minutes.
- Very lightly oil the recessed image side of cookie tile. Wipe off any excess oil with paper towel. Dust with flour and tap to remove excess. You will need to re-flour the tiles each time you press a cookie but not re-oil.
- Divide dough into 8 equal portions. Roll into little logs about 3 inches long.
- Lightly flour working surface. Evenly press a prepared tile onto each piece of dough. Extra dough will squeeze out from under the tile.
- Cut around tile with a small sharp knife and lift tile. With a flat edge spatula, lift pressed cookie onto baking sheet.
- Bake in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
These Lavender Almond Cookies are a little soft and not overly floral. The almond meal gives it a slightly nutty flavor. They are perfect for tea time and will go well with Earl Grey, Darjeeling, or home blend Lavender Tea.
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎
Angie's Recipes says
They look so pretty! The tile didn’t give them an obvious shape, did they?
Did you use chocolate to draw those cups after baking?
Biren says
They did Angie, but the pictures were not able to show them well. You can see the shapes on the paper medallions. Maybe I’ll use the tiles again some other time to make plain sugar cookies. I think they will show up better. I used black frosting that came in a tube.
I have updated the post to show the raw stamped cookies which showed the shapes better.
anncoo says
Thanks for sharing Biren, I’ve never seen cookie tiles before and they really look pretty! Love your pictures too, very nice presentation 🙂
Biren says
These tiles are really pretty and I am glad I chance upon them. My girlfriend who shares my passion for tea also bought a set. I have not seen them since. The round 2-inch cookie stamps are more common.
Lucy @ Lucyeats says
Wow your tiles are so cool, I never knew they existed! I, too, am a tea person and the tea party sounds like such a great idea for a fundraising event
fooddreamer says
Oh I just love this! I love the way you shaped these, flavoured these, everything. Hope your post is one of the top 9 takeovers!
Biren says
Hi Fooddreammer! Thanks for visiting and for commenting. 🙂
Janine says
everything about this looks so lovely – the cookie tiles, even your mortar and pestle 🙂
Biren says
Thanks for your lovely comment. I hope you will visit again soon. 🙂
Suchitra says
Never seen such an exquisite cookie tile! cookies look sumptuous biren…
madaboutmacarons says
Biren,
What gorgeous photos and the most enticing teaparty I’ve seen. Lavender has to be one of my fav herbs, too. Beautiful colours…
Polly Motzko says
I have the storybook tile set from Sur La Table in Santa Monica. I really enjoyed seeing your imaginative pictures and your wonderful blog here.
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I look forward to sharing recipes, kitchen wisdom and more with you.
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Biren says
Hi Polly! So nice of you to visit. 🙂 I would definitely check out Cooking Up A Storm All Over The World. I am sure it is beautiful.
I did not know Sur La Table sells cookie tiles. I’ll have to go take a look. These tiles are pretty rare. I chance upon them many years back and have not seen them since. The round ones by Rycraft are more easily available.
Belinda @zomppa says
These tiles are so delightful! They are sure to make any tea party a hit.
Angie's Recipes says
Biren, thanks for your email. :-)) I really love how they look!
Biren says
You are most welcomed Angie!
Roxan says
Biren, these cookies look amazing! Great job with them. My hands are not steady enough to do any decorating like that. Almond and lavendar are also two of my favorite things.
Lyndsey says
I love the teapots on the cookies, perfect with tea. I have some cookie presses I found in the bottom of my baking drawer, and was trying to figure out what cookies to make to use them with. Hmm…maybe I’ll give it a go, I have some lavender to use too.! Thanks for showing us these wonderful cookies.
Biren says
It is so nice to rediscover some of these things that have been tucked away in a corner for far too long. I had almost forgotten about these cookie tiles. I hope to use them more often now as they are really quite fun. I had the last cookie with my tea this morning and it was good. I felt they tasted even better after sitting for a day. I need to double up the recipe the next time.
Spoon and Chopsticks says
So lovely! and the photos are really great to look at.
LeQuan says
Biren, these are some of the most elegant cookies I’ve seen – simply gorgeous! Those tiles are such a treasure to have. I’m glad they’re in the hands of someone as talented and skilled in baking and cooking as you. I love the shot of the unbaked cookies, really shows the specs of lavender and how well the tea pots stamped out. What a lovely treat to have with tea.
Biren says
Aww…LeQuan…you say the sweetest things! Thank you for your lovely compliments. 🙂 Somehow the designs show up better on the raw cookies. After baking, they expanded a little and it was just hard to make them stand out. I was nervous about decorating it as I only had eight cookies – not too many to ruin. 😉
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Tanantha @ I Just Love My Apron says
I love lavender!! I cook with it often but haven’t got a chance to add it in cookies. These cookies are perfect for a tea party which I’m having with my girlfriends on March 26th. I know It’s a little too late to participate in this cause..boo.
and those molds are adorable!
torviewtoronto says
professional cookies beautiful tea cookies
tigerfish says
You should have taken out these cookie tiles earlier – they look so classic, so perfect for a perfect English tea.
Pachecopatty says
Pretty cookies and tea party Biren, I would love to go to a tea party and for such a wonderful cause. I love the cookies tiles and I’m glad you brought them out so we could all enjoy them;-)
Jasmine says
LOVELY! i saw lavendar when i was shopping and now, it give me more reason to buy it (: yours look so nice and yummy! (:
Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says
What beautiful cookies and I just love the flavors! I’m so happy to see that you’ve made a recipe for the tea party too. 🙂
DongXing says
Lavender in biscuits – sounds heavenly! I have never eaten anything lavender-flavoured yet although like you, I used to have lots of them growing in my front garden. I have used the dried lavender flowers in potpurries and for the linen closet, and really enjoyed their lovely smell. What a delightful way to use it for edible use. Thank you for sharing, and I agree with your readers that the biscuits looked so great!
Magic of Spice says
These are so fantastic, what great molds…and how beautiful they turn out. I love lavender as well and grow it in my garden, actually takes over half of my garden 🙂 Gorgeous and for a great cause!
kristy says
My goodness, these cookies are so pretty! I know I know I’m not the first to say it but it’s true. I like it especially the final drawing. So cute!
Kristy
Katty says
Lavender and almond–two of my very favorites–never together, though. Will definitely have to give this a try! Glad to join your virtual tea party. 🙂
denise @ bread expectations says
My goodness, these cookies are beautiful! I really love that they are pale and speckled and most of all, egg-free! Your cookie tiles are quite breathtaking – now I wish I had a set!
I must be missing something, because I went back to the sweetcorn pudding post but couldn’t find anywhere there, the answer to “where is Biren?” 😛
Biren says
The cookies tiles were quite a find. My girlfriend and I each bought a set and we have not seen them since. They are quite precious! I will have to make these cookies again. With only 8 cookies, they were gone in no time.
Apalah Denise, take a closer look at the second picture at the end of the post. Don’t just focus on the center of the picture. 😉
denise @ bread expectations says
Aiyoh!! Mata gua sudah rabun lah!! ROLF But I must say, it’s pretty sneaky, and cute too 😀 Time for new glasses, me thinks…
Btw – I just noticed your pretty teacup and saucer. Is it Royal Albert?
Biren says
LOL! Glad you found the answer. 😀
I bought the teacup and saucer from the flea market. It is one of my favorites and I did not even realize that it is a mix and match until I’ve used it for a while. Both pieces are old – the teacup is Tuscan and the saucer is Royal Malvern but they go so well together. I just checked on the internet and found out that there aren’t many Tuscans around. Can’t find this pattern. It would be nice to see what the saucer looked like.
Betty@YummyWorkshop says
These look gorgeous…love the designs!
Biren says
Thanks Betty! Glad to see you hear.