Mothers Day Floral Shortbread Cookies (Printable)

Celebrate Mothers Day with delicately flower-adorned, buttery shortbread in a beautiful dessert box.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - Combine unsalted butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Beat until light and fluffy. Blend in vanilla extract.
03 - Sift in all-purpose flour and fine sea salt. Stir to create a soft dough, mixing just until incorporated.
04 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
05 - Cut dough into preferred shapes using cookie cutters. Arrange onto prepared baking sheets.
06 - Brush cookies lightly with beaten 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 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Arrange cooled cookies in a decorative box for gifting.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll feel delight putting together each cookie like a tiny piece of art, perfect for gifting.
  • The buttery flavor and subtle floral notes make these treats truly unforgettable with afternoon tea.
02 -
  • If you rush the creaming step, your cookies may end up dense instead of tender.
  • Choosing flowers carefully—only food-safe, untreated—transforms decoration from risky to delightful.
03 -
  • Roll dough between two sheets of parchment for even thickness and less sticking.
  • Brushing egg white gently avoids excess moisture—just a light touch helps flowers adhere.
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