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almond rose shortbread

Almond Rose Shortbread

Buttery, crumbly shortbread cookies with a hint of almond and a delicate rose flavor. Soft, fragrant, and perfect for tea time or gifting, these cookies are simple to make yet feel fancy and special.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Bakery-style
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon rose water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 –3 tablespoons dried rose petals optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Mix butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with powdered sugar until creamy.
  3. Add flavors: Stir in vanilla extract and rose water until fully combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.
  5. Make the dough: Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix gently until a soft dough forms.
  6. Shape cookies: Roll dough into a log for slice-and-bake, or form small discs with your hands.
  7. Chill: Place shaped cookies in the fridge for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
  8. Bake: Arrange cookies on the baking tray, leaving space between them. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool and garnish: Let cookies cool on the tray. Sprinkle dried rose petals or powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • For softer cookies, remove from oven when edges just start to turn golden.
  • Dried rose petals make the cookies look pretty, but are optional.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
  • Can freeze unbaked dough for up to 3 months.
  • Almond flour gives a subtle nutty flavor, don’t skip it.