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Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies

Delightful Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies to Brighten Your Day

Elegant Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for spring celebrations and beginner bakers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1.5 cups Unsalted Butter Provides richness and creamy texture; may substitute with salted butter but reduce added salt.
  • 1.33 cups Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and structure; cane sugar is a viable alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt Enhances flavors and balances sweetness; do not substitute.
  • 3 Large Egg Yolks Binds ingredients for a firm dough; avoid substitutes.
  • 2 tablespoons Pure Vanilla Extract Imparts a warm aroma; can swap for almond extract.
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the structure; whole wheat or oat flour may alter the result.
  • 2 cups Mixed Edible Flower Petals and Tender Herbs Adds elegance and unique flavor; try variations like violets or rosemary.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Line two flexible cutting mats with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream together 1.5 cups unsalted butter, 1.33 cups granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 3 large egg yolks and 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract; blend well.
  4. Gradually mix in 4 cups all-purpose flour on low until a soft dough forms (about 5 minutes).
  5. Roll the dough between parchment to 1/4-inch thickness.
  6. Cut shapes with a cookie cutter and decorate each with edible flowers, pressing gently to adhere.
  7. Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for about 17 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are suitable for various occasions and make excellent gifts. Experiment with different edible flowers for variety.

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