Cheddar Herb Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
• 1 cup  all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp fresh lavender (optional)
• 1 tsp truffle salt or coarse sea salt

Directions

1. In a medium bowl using your hands, mix together the butter, flour, cheeses, and herbs until its the consistency of cookie dough.
2. On a piece of plastic wrap, form the dough into a log app 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly in the plastic wrap and chill 2 hours or overnight. The log can also be frozen at this point to use later. 
3. Preheat oven to 350. Linea cookie sheet with parchment paper.
4. Unwrap the log and cut into 1/4 inch slices. 
5. Arrange the slices on the parchment covered sheet and sprinkle the slices with salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes until light golden in colour. Cool completely before serving.