Pistachio Rose Shortbread
Buttery shortbread gets a fragrant upgrade with ground pistachios and a touch of rose water folded into the dough. The cookies slice cleanly from a log and bake in about 12 minutes, producing crisp, lightly floral rounds with a pale green speckle throughout.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar preferably superfine
- 1.5 teaspoon rose water
- 1 pinch salt finely ground
- 2.5 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 0.5 cup pistachios finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the rose water and a pinch of salt to the butter mixture, continuing to mix until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the sifted all-purpose flour to the mixture, beating slowly until the dough forms.
- Fold in the finely chopped pistachios, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- After chilling, roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Place the cut-out shortbread onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Lori’s Tips:
- If rose water is overwhelming, try reducing the quantity to 1 teaspoon or start with an even milder floral essence.
- Substitute pistachios with almonds or pecans for a different nutty nuance.
- To prevent overbaking, watch for lightly golden edges as an indicator of doneness.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 494IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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