1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. dried lavender flowers, crushed
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and lavender, and mix well. Combine flour and baking powder and add to lavender mixture, stirring until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned on the edges. Cool on baking sheet for a minute or two, then transfer to cooling rack.

When cool, glaze with mixture of powdered sugar and milk, mixed until smooth. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.