Description
Lemon Rose Shortbread Cookies are delicate, buttery treats infused with the floral aroma of rose petals and the zestiness of fresh lemon. Finished with a tangy lemon-rose icing, these cookies are perfect for special occasions or as an elegant afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened (salted, 225g)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (60g)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ cup corn starch (68g)
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (260g)
- 1 tbsp dried organic rose petals
- Zest of 1 lemon (reserve juice for icing)
- 1 cup icing sugar (125g)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp rose water
- ¼ cup milk (4 tbsp, 57g)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract or beans of 1 vanilla pod
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
- In a bowl or mortar and pestle, combine 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp dried rose petals, and the zest of 1 lemon. Grind until fine and aromatic.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter with the rose-lemon sugar mixture until fluffy and well combined (2-3 minutes with an electric mixer).
- Sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup corn starch, and a pinch of salt. Gradually fold into the butter mixture to form a cohesive dough.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ½ inch thickness. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until pale golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the icing by whisking together 1 cup icing sugar, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp rose water, ¼ cup milk, and 1 tbsp vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable.
- Dip or drizzle icing over cooled cookies. Let set on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in cardamom, lavender, or orange zest.
- Fold in white chocolate chips for a richer cookie.
- Top with chopped pistachios or almonds for crunch.
- Use plant-based butter for a dairy-free version.
- Substitute gluten-free flour if desired, but expect slight texture changes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: lemon rose cookies, shortbread cookies, floral cookies, rosewater dessert, buttery cookies