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Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies

Delightful Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies to Brighten Your Day

These delightful Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies blend vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation for the perfect spring treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter softened, at room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt if using unsalted butter, omit salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
Decoration Ingredients
  • 1 cup edible flowers e.g., calendula or chamomile, safe for consumption

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Gradually add the flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
  4. Press edible flowers onto each cookie and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
  6. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookiesCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature butter for optimal mixing. Don't overwork the dough for the best texture.

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