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Raspberry Rose Cookies Recipe

4.8 from 77 reviews

Delightfully fragrant Raspberry Rose Cookies combine a tender buttery base with a luscious raspberry and rose-flavored frosting. These charming cookies are perfect for special occasions or as an elegant treat, featuring a soft, lightly golden cookie topped with creamy, floral-tinted frosting accented by edible glitter for a sparkling finish.

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 well combined.
  2. Combining Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix just until the dough comes together softly. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  3. Chilling the Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disk, 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). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness and cut out cookies with a round cutter.
  5. Creating Cookie Shapes: Place cookies on prepared sheets about 1 inch apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn lightly golden. Cool on wire racks completely.
  6. Making the Raspberry Rose Frosting: Beat softened butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each until light and fluffy. Mix in raspberry puree and rose water.
  7. Adjusting Frosting Consistency: Add a few drops of pink or red food coloring for deeper color if desired. Thin frosting with heavy cream or milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach piping consistency.
  8. Decorating the Cookies: Fill a piping bag fitted with a large rose tip with frosting. Starting from the center, pipe outward swirling to create rose petal effect on each cooled cookie.
  9. Final Touches: Optionally sprinkle edible glitter or sugar crystals over the frosting. Let frosting set slightly before serving.
  10. Storing the Cookies: Keep leftover cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is crucial for easier rolling and shaping cookies.
  • Strain raspberry puree thoroughly to avoid seeds in frosting.
  • Adjust rose water carefully as it can be overpowering if too much is added.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  • Allow cookies to cool fully before frosting to prevent melting.

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