Annie Starke

Rose shortbread cookies

Annie Starke
Rose shortbread cookies

Ingredients:

  • 2 Sticks unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan, at room temperature

  • 3/4 Cup sugar  

  • 3 Tablespoons rose sugar for sprinkling on top (See recipe in PANTRY section)

  • 2 Cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt 

Directions:

  • Grease a 8-9in square pan with butter and set aside.

  • Beat the butter in a standing mixer /an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until nice and fluffy— about 3-5 minutes. 

  • With the mixer on low, add the sugar and mix until pale and fluffy — about 3 minutes.

  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and the salt. 

  • Slowly add the flour mix to the butter mix, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until combined. 

  • Transfer the dough to the greased pan and press it down until compact and level.

  • Put the pan in the fridge for about 30 minutes. 

  • Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 300F degrees. 

  • Slice the cooled dough, in the pan, into 12 rectangles or 6 squares.

  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the middle is firm. 

  • Take the cookies out and sprinkle the top with rose sugar while they’re still hot. 

  • Let the cookies cool down completely in the pan before re-slicing. It’s easier to slice them in the pan instead of a cutting board.  Enjoy!

*Photo courtesy of Magnolia Network. Special thanks to Pacific Productions & Matt Ball.