Description
Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat that beautifully encapsulates the essence of springtime. These vibrant cookies, adorned with colorful edible flowers, are not only visually stunning but also deliver a rich buttery flavor with a hint of vanilla. Perfect for tea parties, celebrations, or as charming gifts, these cookies will surely impress anyone who tastes them. Their easy preparation makes them accessible to bakers of all skill levels, ensuring that you can enjoy this elegant dessert any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Edible flowers (pansies, violets, nasturtiums)
- Granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and salt; mix well.
- Gradually add flour and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Gently press edible flowers onto each cookie and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg