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Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies

Delightful Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies to Brighten Your Day

These Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies are a quick, delightful treat decorated with vibrant edible flowers, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar adds sweetness
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup edible flowers for decoration
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for topping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • rolling pin
  • cookie cutters
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract and salt until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour and stir until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface.
  6. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Press edible flowers onto the tops of each cookie.
  8. Sprinkle a little granulated sugar over the cookies.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling out for best results.

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