Place butter,sugar and salt, vanilla and salt in bowl
 

Cream lightly
 

Gradually add sifted flour and ground almond, mix until soft dough forms. Sprinkle lavender leaves on top
 

Press dough in a Springform round pan to flatten
 

Prick holes on the surface and bake at 170°C for approximately 20mins
 

Cut the baked shortbread cookies as soon as it comes out of the oven
 

Cool and serve