Description
Delicate hibiscus cookies with a subtle floral and tart flavor, perfectly crisp on the edges and tender in the center—ideal for tea time or gifting.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dried hibiscus petals, finely ground
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: zest of 1 lemon or orange for added brightness
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Using a food processor or spice grinder, grind dried hibiscus petals into a fine powder.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, hibiscus powder, salt, and citrus zest if using.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
7. Roll dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
8. Slice dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place on the baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Finely grinding the hibiscus ensures even flavor and color.
For a glaze, mix powdered sugar with hibiscus tea concentrate and drizzle over cooled cookies.
These cookies pair wonderfully with tea or light fruit desserts.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: hibiscus cookies, floral cookies, tea cookies, edible flowers dessert