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Lemon Rosewater Sugar Cookies (Delicate Floral)

These delicate sugar cookies are infused with the refreshing flavors of lemon and rosewater, perfect for a light dessert or tea time treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest fresh
  • 1 tablespoon rosewater
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Decoration
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon dried edible rose petals optional

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and rosewater, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with dried rose petals if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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