Description
These Nasturtium Cookies are a beautiful and unexpected twist on classic shortbread. The bright, peppery notes of fresh nasturtium petals add a delicate floral and slightly spicy dimension to the buttery sweetness of the cookie. Perfect for tea time, garden parties, or gifting, these cookies are as charming as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh nasturtium petals (unsprayed and pesticide-free)
- Extra nasturtium petals for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix to combine.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped nasturtium petals gently to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, flattening slightly with your fingers or a fork.
- Optional: Press a single nasturtium petal onto the top of each cookie for decoration.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the nasturtiums used are clean and from a pesticide-free source.
- You can substitute nasturtiums with other edible flowers like pansies or rose petals for variation.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Chilling the dough for 20 minutes before baking helps the cookies hold their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg