Soothing chamomile and zesty lemon pair beautifully together in this dairy-free shortbread to create a sweet, comforting flavour.
Crumbly, delicate and floral vegan shortbread, perfect served with a cup of chamomile tea!
This recipe is based on my original vegan shortbread recipe with the obvious additions as well as a tablespoon of corn flour which I've started using to create a more crumbly texture.
Resulting in the nicest shortbread I've made so far!
📖 Recipe
Vegan Chamomile & Lemon Shortbread
Yield:
20
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Sweet and delicate vegan shortbread flavoured with chamomile and lemon. This dairy-free recipe is great for gifts or as a Mother's Day treat.
Ingredients
- 200 g / ¾ cup + 2tbsp dairy-free butter, I used Vitalite
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers or contents of 2 chamomile tea bags
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 100 g / ½ cup caster sugar
- 300 g / 2½ cups plain flour, sifted
- 1 tbsp corn flour
Instructions
- Cream the butter, vanilla, chamomile, lemon and sugar together. Stir in the flour and corn flour and mix into a dough. Wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 160c / 140c (fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Once the dough is chilled, roll out to approximately ½ cm thickness and cut into shapes. Place on the baking sheet, sprinkle with a little extra sugar and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown at the edges, turning half way through to ensure even baking.
- Leave to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving or decorating.
Nutrition Information
Yield 20 Serving Size 1 cookieAmount Per Serving Calories 90Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 3mgSodium 10mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 1gSugar 5gProtein 2g
Rebecca Tay says
Hi Aimee - do you know if it would work to freeze your shortbread dough? Would be so handy to keep some in the freezer ready for baking at short notice! Love your recipes!
Ariana says
This is a simple recipe for wanting to bake your own dairy free shortbread!
This is the second time I am going to make them but this time I will be using gluten free self raising flour and organic green & blacks coco powder to give a nice choclaty taste...
Aimee says
Glad to hear you enjoy this recipe Ariana! Please let me know how the gluten-free version turns out, I've been meaning to post a gluten-free version recipe.
Elle says
Made some of these today and they are lovely! My 1 & half year old whose dairy, egg and nut free loved them so much I think she has eaten nearly 4-5 today!!! Even caused a tantrum when I said she couldn't have anymore!!! X your recipes all sound great and I can't wait to bake more
Aimee says
Aw, that makes me so happy! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed them :-)
Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says
This looks so, sooooo yummy. Thanks for sharing this super sweet recipe :)