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Raspberry Rose Cookies Recipe

5 from 143 reviews

Delightful Raspberry Rose Cookies featuring tender, buttery cookies topped with a luscious raspberry rose-flavored frosting. These charming cookies combine floral notes of rose water with the sweet-tart brightness of raspberry puree, perfect for gifting or special gatherings.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Raspberry Rose Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 34 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup raspberry puree (strained to remove seeds)
  • 1 teaspoon rose water (adjust to taste)
  • A few drops of pink or red food coloring (optional, for enhanced color)
  • 12 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (to adjust consistency)
  • Edible glitter or sugar crystals for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preparing the Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  2. Combining Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  3. Chilling the Dough: Divide dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  4. Baking the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough to ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into rounds with a cookie cutter. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets about 1 inch apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
  5. Making the Raspberry Rose Frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition until light and fluffy. Mix in raspberry puree and rose water.
  6. Adjusting Frosting Consistency: Add food coloring if desired for deeper pink. If frosting is too thick, mix in heavy cream or milk gradually until suitable for piping.
  7. Decorating the Cookies: Transfer frosting to a piping bag with a large rose tip. Pipe swirls starting from the center of each cooled cookie outward to create rose petals.
  8. Final Touches: Optionally sprinkle edible glitter or sugar crystals over frosting. Let set before serving.
  9. Storing the Cookies: Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Ensure the raspberry puree is strained well to avoid seeds in the frosting.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading during baking for perfect cookie shape.
  • Adjust rose water carefully as it can be potent—start with less and add more to taste.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter and egg with plant-based alternatives.
  • Cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.

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