Rose Sugar Shortbread Cookies
Rose Sugar Shortbread Cookies offer a delightful blend of buttery richness and floral sweetness that transforms any gathering into a celebration. These elegant cookies, enhanced with rose sugar, melt in your mouth, leaving a fragrant hint of roses on your palate. Perfect for tea parties or cozy evenings, they’re sure to impress both family and friends with their irresistible flavor and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup rose sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Edible rose petals (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, rose sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually sift in flour and salt while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll gently, and place them on the baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a nutty flavor, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. Add lemon zest for a fresh twist or drizzle melted white chocolate on top after cooling for an elegant finish.