Rose Water Shortbread Cookies

Buttery shortbread delicately perfumed with rose water bakes into tender, melt-in-mouth rounds dusted with powdered sugar and edible petals. These floral cookies offer subtle elegance and romantic charm—perfect bridal shower tea-time treats ready in 40 minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These rose water shortbread cookies are your bridal shower poetry on a plate—classic buttery shortbread gains a whisper of exotic rose for sophisticated floral notes that feel romantic without overwhelming. Crisp edges yield to tender crumb, while a light powdered sugar dust and edible petal garnish create wedding-worthy prettiness with zero decorating skill. Naturally gluten-free adaptable, requiring just a handful of pantry staples, and baked in simple rounds for effortless charm, they pair beautifully with tea or champagne. Guests adore the unique yet subtle flavor, hosts love the slice-and-bake convenience and make-ahead dough—customize shapes or colors for theme magic. One bowl, pure romance, bridal cookie bliss delivered.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Butter Cold → Cube for easy work-in.
• Rose Water Quality → Food-grade pure.
• Chill Dough → Firm for clean cuts.
• Even Thickness → Roll between parchment.
• Bake Light → Pale golden delicate.
• Cool on Sheet → Prevents breaking.
• Dust Post-Cool → Sugar adheres pretty.
• Petal Garnish → Edible dried or fresh.

Yield: 24 Servings

Rose Water Shortbread Cookies

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Buttery rose-infused shortbread with petal garnish—floral, elegant bridal cookies.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp food-grade rose water
• Edible dried rose petals
• Extra powdered sugar for dusting
• Optional: pink food color
• Pinch salt

Nutrition Information

Yield

24

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 173Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 5gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 22mgSodium 2mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 1gSugar 5gProtein 2g

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Ingredients Notes

• Butter → 1 cup unsalted cold; rich tender base.
• Powdered Sugar → ½ cup; fine melt texture.
• Rose Water → 2 tbsp food-grade; floral perfume.
• Flour → 2 cups AP or GF blend; sturdy crumb.
• Vanilla → 1 tsp; warm harmony.
• Almond Extract → ½ tsp optional; bridal note.
• Salt → Pinch; balances sweet.
• Edible Rose Petals → Dried; romantic garnish.
• Pistachios → Finely chopped optional crunch.
• Food Color → Pink tint optional.

Variations and Substitutions

• Gluten-Free → 1:1 GF flour.
• Vegan → Plant butter + rose syrup.
• Lavender → Floral swap.
• Lemon → Zest bright twist.
• Heart Shape → Cutter bridal theme.
• Dipped → White chocolate half.
• Sandwich → Rose buttercream fill.
• Nutty → Ground almonds dough.

Storage Options

• Refrigerator → Dough up to 1 week.
• Freezer → Dough/sliced up to 3 months.
• Room Temp → Baked airtight 1 week.

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