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Rosewater Almond Shortbread

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Delicate and aromatic, rosewater almond shortbread combines buttery richness with floral rose notes and toasted almonds for a refined, crisp cookie perfect for gifting or teatime.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon edible dried rose petals, plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons rose water
  • Raw cane sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Toast sliced almonds in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, pastry flour, toasted almonds, dried rose petals, sugar, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat softened butter with rose water until smooth and creamy (about 1 minute).
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Shape dough into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
  8. Place cookies on prepared sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with raw cane sugar and rose petals.
  9. Bake for 13–15 minutes, rotating halfway through, until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool on a wire rack completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Chill dough to ensure cookies hold their shape while baking.
  • Use food-grade dried rose petals only.
  • Reduce rose water to 1 tsp for a milder floral note.
  • Dip cooled cookies in melted white chocolate for an elegant finish.

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