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Stack of three flower-shaped shortbread cookies on a gray plate.

Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies – Easy & Beautiful Treats

Delicate and beautiful shortbread cookies adorned with edible flowers, perfect for spring celebrations. These treats are easy to make and visually stunning.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Decoration
  • Edible flowers (pansies, violas, etc.)
  • Egg white lightly beaten (for adhering flowers)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Cream butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add flour and vanilla extract, mix until combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Form dough into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
  6. Cut out desired shapes.
  7. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Brush each cookie lightly with egg white.
  9. Gently press edible flowers onto the egg-washed surface.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Cool on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a variety of edible flowers for a colorful and unique presentation.