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Lemon Rose Shortbread Cookies

Lemon Rose Shortbread Cookies That Brighten Your Spring Day

These Lemon Rose Shortbread Cookies combine the brightness of lemon with delicate rose petals for a delightful spring dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Room temperature
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Avoid substitutions for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Fresh zest
  • 1-2 tablespoons Dried Rose Petals Ensure pesticide-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No need for substitutions
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Regular sugar can be powdered if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Meyer Lemon Juice Regular lemon juice works too
  • 1 tablespoon Blood Orange Juice Optional for color and citrus notes

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie Cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together salted butter, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and dried rose petals. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add in all-purpose flour to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll out to about ¼ inch thick. Cut out cookies using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
  4. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 10-20 minutes to maintain the cookie shape during baking.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the cookies are chilled, bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  6. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, Meyer lemon juice, and water until smooth.
  8. Dip the tops of each cooled cookie into the glaze and arrange them on a wire rack so the glaze can set. Sprinkle additional dried rose petals on top if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming. Watch the bake time to prevent overbaking.

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