Mothers Day Floral Shortbread (Printable)

Buttery shortbread adorned with edible flowers, a charming assortment perfect for special occasions.

# What You'll 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together 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 and place on prepared baking sheets.
06 - Lightly brush each cookie with egg white, gently press edible flowers onto surface, and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until edges are pale golden. Avoid overbaking.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Arrange cooled cookies in a decorative box for presentation.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Buttery shortbread with a delicate floral touch adds a sophisticated twist to a classic dessert.
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for gifting, bringing warmth and elegance to any celebration.
  • Uses edible flowers for natural beauty without artificial decoration.
02 -
  • Ensure butter is softened but not melted for ideal creaming texture.
  • Use light strokes when brushing egg white to avoid dislodging flowers.
  • Do not overbake to maintain tender shortbread edges and avoid browning.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to preserve freshness up to one week.
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