Dandelion Shortbread Cookies 💛

There's just something about dandelion. Maybe it's her bright and sunny appearance after a long, cold, colorless winter, or the way every part of the plant is so useful. Maybe it's the way she, so cleverly, spreads her seeds with the irresistible promise of a wish, or her subtle f**k you to every sidewalk crack, manicured lawn enthusiast, and neatly trimmed garden bed caretaker in the way she grows with such wild determination...
For so many reasons, I'm glad that I live in a world where there are dandelions.
So I thought we'd make shortbread cookies with some of their petals today, because I'm also glad I live in a world where there are cookies.
Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 heaping tablespoon honey
1/2 cup loosely packed dandelion petals
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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Directions:
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with a hand mixer), cream together the butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy. Fold in the dandelion petals.
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On low speed, add the salt and vanilla and then slowly add the flour until it is just incorporated into the dough. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Turn the dough onto a couple large sheets of plastic or bees wrap and roll it into a log that is about 2-2.5 inches in diameter. Wrap the dough and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour, or overnight.
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When ready to bake, line a baking sheet with parchment. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Slice the log into about 1/4-inch slices and place on the baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
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Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges and bottoms are turning golden. Let cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheets and then place the cookies on a cooling rack to fully cool.
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We made a super simple icing for the top with 1 cup powdered sugar and whisked in 2 or 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and added a few extra dried dandelion petals for the top!