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Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies – Buttery, Beautiful, and Blooming with Charm

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These Spring Flower Shortbread Cookies are buttery, delicate treats perfect for spring celebrations. Decorated with edible flowers or shaped into blossoms, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • Optional: ¼ cup cornstarch (for tenderness)

  • Optional: Edible flowers or herbs for decoration

Instructions

  • Cream butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.

  • Add flour, salt, and cornstarch (if using). Mix until dough forms.

  • Chill dough for 30–60 minutes.

  • Roll out to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into rounds or flower shapes.

  • Decorate with edible flowers if desired.

  • Bake at 325°F for 13–16 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.

  • Cool completely before storing or decorating