Mothers Day Floral Shortbread (Printable)

Buttery shortbread with edible flowers, ideal for an elegant Mothers Day celebration.

# 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

# Directions:

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 in flour and salt. Stir until just combined into a soft dough.
04 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
05 - Cut 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. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
07 - Bake 16 to 18 minutes, until edges are pale golden. Do not overbake.
08 - Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Arrange cookies in a decorative box for gifting.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Easy-to-make shortbread dough with simple, classic ingredients.
  • Delicately decorated with natural edible flowers for a stunning presentation.
  • Perfectly buttery texture that melts in your mouth.
  • A thoughtful gift idea that feels personal and festive.
  • Vegetarian and suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences.
02 -
  • Use only food-grade edible flowers and ensure they are pesticide-free.
  • Lightly press flowers onto the dough without pressing too hard to avoid bruising.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to one week.
  • Pre-measure ingredients to streamline the preparation process.
  • Try decorating half the batch with granulated sugar and leaving the other half plain to vary presentation.
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