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Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies
Samantha Jones

Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies

Buttery, fragrant pastries capturing the delicate essence of blooming flora. Light, crisp cookies with floral nuances of rose and lavender, perfect for spring gatherings. A tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and elegant flavor profile make these a seasonal favorite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

  • 225 g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 150 g (1 cup) powdered sugar
  • 200 g (¾ cup) unsalted butter, cold and halal-certified
  • 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 5 g (2 tsp) dried rose petals, fragrance-free
  • 3 g (1 tsp) dried lavender buds
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) low-fat unsweetened almond milk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
  2. Whisk together flour, sea salt, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar in a bowl
  3. Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse sand
  4. Steep lavender buds in almond milk at room temperature for 15 minutes, then strain
  5. Pour the lavender-infused milk into the dough and mix until a soft, pliable dough forms
  6. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour
  7. Roll dough into 24 small balls, spacing 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets
  8. Use a toothpick to gently score an 'X' on the top of each dough ball
  9. Bake for 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Notes

Replace 10% of the all-purpose flour with pastry flour for a finer crumb
Use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar for a subtle caramel note
Ensure floral ingredients are food-grade and free of synthetic fragrances
Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading and lock in the aroma
Store in an airtight container with desiccant packets to maintain crispness