🌸 Jasmine Rose Shortbread Cookies
Jasmine Rose Shortbread Cookies are delicate, buttery treats infused with fragrant jasmine extract and a hint of rose water. With a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and an elegant floral aroma, these cookies are perfect for afternoon tea, special occasions, or gifting. Simple to make yet beautifully refined, they offer a softly sweet flavor that feels both romantic and timeless.
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 130kcal
Cost $4 per batch
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer (optional but helpful)
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Plastic wrap or parchment for chilling
- Bench scraper or sharp knife (for slicing dough)
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cooling rack
- Small sieve (for dusting sugar) optional
- Tweezers (for placing dried rose petals neatly) optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup 226 g unsalted butter, very soft
- ½ cup 60 g powdered sugar
- 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon jasmine extract
- ¼ teaspoon rose water
- Optional garnish: dried rose petals food-grade, granulated sugar, or pearl sanding sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in the jasmine extract and rose water until fully incorporated.
- Add flour and salt; mix gently just until a soft dough forms (do not overmix).
- Shape dough into a log (about 2 inches thick), wrap tightly, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Slice dough into ¼-inch rounds and place 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
- Lightly press rose petals or sprinkle sugar on top if using.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until edges are just set but not browned.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Jasmine extract strength varies by brand. Start with the listed amount and adjust only slightly—too much can become bitter or soapy.
- Rose water should be subtle. A light hand keeps the flavor elegant and balanced with the jasmine.
- For the best texture, make sure the butter is very soft but not melted before mixing.
- Chilling the dough is essential for clean slices and cookies that hold their shape.
- Avoid browning—shortbread should remain pale with just-set edges.
- Food-grade dried rose petals add beauty but are optional; crush slightly for a softer bite.
- Flavor deepens after resting; these cookies taste even better the next day.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days, or freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.