Mothers Day Floral Shortbread (Printable Page)

Buttery shortbread cookies decorated with edible flowers, offering a delicate, elegant treat.

# What You Need:

→ Shortbread Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 2/3 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Decoration

06 - 1 egg white, lightly beaten
07 - 1/4 cup edible dried flowers
08 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
03 - Sift flour and salt into the butter mixture. Stir until just combined into a soft dough.
04 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
05 - Cut dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place on prepared baking sheets.
06 - Lightly brush each cookie with egg white. Gently press edible flowers onto cookies and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until edges are pale golden. Avoid overbaking.
08 - Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Arrange cooled cookies in a decorative box for presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients for a classic British dessert.
  • Beautifully decorated with edible flowers for a stunning presentation.
  • Perfect for gifting or enjoying with afternoon tea on Mothers Day.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and customizable with citrus zest for added flavor.
02 -
  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming with the sugar.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
  • Lightly brushing with egg white helps the flowers adhere and adds a subtle sheen.
  • Watch the baking time closely to avoid overbaking; pale golden edges indicate doneness.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to preserve the flavor and texture.
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