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Elegant Rose-Petal Sugar Cookies Easy Homemade Recipe with Pink Royal Icing

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Delicate sugar cookies infused with edible rose petals and topped with smooth pink royal icing, perfect for special occasions or a charming treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons edible dried rose petals, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons egg white powder (or 1 large egg white)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2–3 tablespoons water, adjust for consistency
  • A few drops pink gel food coloring
  • Optional: a drop of rose water

Instructions

  1. Chop the dried rose petals finely. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl (approx. 10 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes on medium speed.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the sifted flour mixture in three additions, mixing on low speed to combine after each. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped rose petals with a spatula, distributing evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Gather the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes and transfer to baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges just start to turn golden. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  10. In a clean bowl, whisk powdered sugar, egg white powder, lemon juice, and water until smooth.
  11. Add pink gel food coloring drop by drop until desired shade is reached. Adjust consistency with water as needed.
  12. Use offset spatula or piping bag to apply pink royal icing on cooled cookies. Outline with thicker icing, then flood center with thinner layer.
  13. Add a drop of rose water to icing for fragrance if desired.
  14. Allow decorated cookies to dry at room temperature for at least 2 hours or until icing is firm.

Notes

Use softened but not melted butter for tender crumb. Chill dough to prevent spreading and keep rose petals intact. Test royal icing consistency by dragging a knife through it; line should disappear in about 10 seconds. Always cool cookies completely before icing to prevent melting. If dough is sticky after chilling, refrigerate an additional 15 minutes before rolling. Use parchment paper to transfer cookies to avoid breakage.

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Keywords: rose petal sugar cookies, pink royal icing, floral cookies, homemade sugar cookies, edible rose petals, tea party cookies, elegant cookies

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