Name: Rose and Orange Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 14 min
Ingredients: 1 cup salted butter (softened); 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon dried rose petals (crushed); 3/4 teaspoon rose water; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 2⅓ cup AP Flour; 8 ounces white chocolate (chopped ); 2 tablespoons pistachios (crushed, optional)

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Buttery and crisp vanilla shortbread is filled with the flavor and aroma of dried roses and orange zest. A coating of white chocolate with crushed pistachios and a sprinkling of extra rose petals makes an elegant treat. These rose and orange shortbread cookies are sophisticated, romantic, and ideal for special occasions and gifting.

What I love about these delicate Rose and Orange Shortbread cookies is that they aren’t only beautiful, they are lovely in flavor as well. Bonus, they take less than an hour to make and decorate. Also, once the white chocolate has set, they can be boxed up for gifting.

Edible Valentine’s Day Gift

Bea and Tilly wanted to make memorable Valentine’s Day gifts for their grandmothers this year. We decided that rose shortbread cookies would be perfect. Who doesn’t love cookies as gifts? And the addition of roses is a special touch we knew would be a big hit.

Growing up my Mom loved butter cookies. She always kept tins of them hidden around for nibbling with her 10 daily cups of tea. And she really did have to hide them since I also loved butter cookies and would raid those cookies and leave her nothing but wrappers!

I truly believe that food is the way to someone’s heart. For another fun and sweet Valentine’s Day idea, try my Hidden Heart Vanilla Loaf.

Culinary Flowers

These rose and orange shortbread cookies use real edible organic dried rose petals. When using flowers in food or drinks it is important to use organic ones that are free of pesticides and are culinary grade.

Dried roses along with a touch of rose water gives a subtle flowery flavor enhancement to these cookies. Orange zest freshens it with a soft zing. And vanilla extract rounds it up for a truly elegant cookie.

Easy Cookie Decorating

Let’s face it, we don’t always have time for Royal icing or buttercream piping. A simple way to add decorative and delicious touches to cookies like these rose and orange shortbread cookies is to dip them in chocolate and add a sprinkle of flair.

White chocolate serves as an incredible canvas for cookie creativity. It takes minutes to melt, goes on smooth, adds a chic look, and dries quickly.

I love using ingredients from my bakes to decorate with as well. It shows people what flavors they are getting while also adding rustic beauty.

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