My friend introduced me to this shortbread cookie. And she added buckwheat flour and lavender to make it even more delicious.
The original recipe calls these cookies Mexican Wedding Cakes. First image that comes to mind is a round, white flour cookie coated in powdery sugar. Right? But since many countries have their own variation on this treat perhaps this is just that. Another variation. Heart shape. Buttery. Rich with nuts. Sweet and salty. And suitably rustic with whole grains. But whatever origin or variation, this treat is most always rolled twice in powdery sugar after baking, very simple to make, and worth every crumb.
This cookie was one of two cookies boxed for my Valentine in days passed. The other, was a macaron. The kind your eyes would feast on in a French patisserie. We enjoyed this versatile cookie in the morning, in the afternoon, and in the evening. But it most always was accompanied with chit chat and tea. And even though crumpets are the quintessential afternoon tea treat I manage to create a variety of niceties. This shortbread cookie with lavender and sea salt at the top of my list. READ MORE
