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Shortbread Dandelion Cookies Recipe

Delightful shortbread cookies infused with the subtle floral notes of dandelion petals. A unique and delicious treat perfect for spring!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2/3 Cup Sugar
  • 1 1/4 Cups Flour
  • 1 Stick Butter room temp
  • 3/4 Cup Loosely Packed Dandelion Petals
  • 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • Course Sugar or Sprinkles optional

Method
 

  1. Prepare petals.
  2. Mix sugar, butter, and vanilla until mixed.
  3. Slowly add flour and mix well until crumbly.
  4. Mix in flower petals by hand.
  5. Place dough on plastic wrap.
  6. Shape into a log, wrap, and roll.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight).
  8. Preheat oven to 325 F.
  9. Unwrap and slice into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  10. Place slices on a nonstick cookie sheet.
  11. Bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar (optional).
  12. Cool on a rack and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Be sure to use dandelions that have not been treated with pesticides.