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Edible Flower Pistachio Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies

These buttery-crisp gluten free shortbreads feature pretty green flecks and fabulous crunch courtesy of California-grown pistachios and gorgeous edible blooms.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
chill time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 66kcal
Author: K.C. Cornwell

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375° F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and salt. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the butter, mix with a spoon until combined. Scatter the pistachio pieces over the dough and knead with hands until the dough comes together and is smooth. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least 10 minutes.
  • *(This dough is a bit coarse/crumbly, and will need to be kneaded together and formed by hand. If the dough if too crumbly to form into a disc for chilling, you can add up to 1 tablespoon water, a but at a time, to get it to bind. If your pistachios aren;t chopped finely as noted, that could also be a problem.)
  • Remove dough from refrigerator and place between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll dough to about ¼ inch thickness and cut out cookies with a 1 ½ inch round cutter, and place them on the lined baking sheet. Artfully place the flowers or individual petals on the cookies and press gently into the dough.
  • Bake on the center rack of the oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges turn slightly golden. Remove from the oven and sprinkle immediately with sugar, then allow to cool.

Notes

Note: Cookies may be kept at room temperature in an airtight container for 3 days. If your gluten-free flour blend doesn't contain baking binder, add 1 teaspoon to the flour before mixing.
Makes about 24-30 cookies, depending on size.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg