Delicate Butter Shortbread Flowers (Print)

Buttery shortbread cut into flower shapes, ideal for spring celebrations and tea time enjoyment.

# What You Need:

→ Shortbread Dough

01 - 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
03 - 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
04 - 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Decoration

07 - 2 tablespoons coarse sanding sugar or colored sprinkles, optional
08 - 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar for dusting, optional
09 - Edible flower petals or pastel icing, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overwork the dough.
06 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/4-inch (6 mm) thickness.
07 - Using a flower-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies and transfer to prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
08 - Sprinkle with sanding sugar or lightly press in edible flower petals, if desired.
09 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden.
10 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11 - Dust with powdered sugar or decorate with pastel icing, if desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Simple ingredients create a tender, buttery cookie that's easy to make at home.
  • Flower shapes add a festive and elegant touch, perfect for spring celebrations and tea parties.
  • Customizable decoration options let you tailor the cookies for any occasion or preference.
02 -
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and crumbly.
  • Space cookies about 1 inch apart to prevent them from sticking together as they bake.
  • Sanding sugar can be added before baking for a subtle sparkle, while powdered sugar works best as a finishing dust.
  • Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best texture.
  • Use a wire rack to cool cookies completely and preserve crisp edges.
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