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Simple Rose Petal Sugar Cookies Recipe

Rose Petal Sugar Cookies are delicate floral sugar cookies infused with edible rose petals, offering a lightly perfumed aroma and buttery texture perfect for tea parties, celebrations, or elegant gifting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup finely chopped dried edible rose petals
  • Royal icing optional, for decoration
  • Food coloring optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
  6. Fold in chopped rose petals gently.
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool completely before decorating with royal icing.

Notes

Use only food-grade rose petals. Avoid overbaking to preserve the delicate floral flavor.