Experience the delicate charm of Raspberry Rosewater Shortbread, a buttery cookie infused with fragrant rosewater and bursts of tart raspberries. Perfect for an elegant treat.
Author:Mei Sprout
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:18 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 8 minutes
Yield:24 cookies
Category:Cookies
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon rosewater
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries, crushed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the rosewater and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried raspberries.
Shape the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the shortbread cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a finer raspberry flavor, you can pulse the freeze-dried raspberries in a food processor until powdered.
Store the shortbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
You can dust the cooled shortbread with a little powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance.