• Beatrice
• 05 May, 2026
• • Foraged Ingredients
  • Baking Troubleshooting
  • Edible Flowers
  • Shortbread Cookies
  • Oven Temperature
  • Unique Recipes
  • Baking With Flowers

How Can I Stop Edible Flowers From Burning On My Cookies?

There are few things more satisfying than pulling a tray of perfectly golden shortbread from the oven. And when you’ve taken the time to press delicate, colorful flower petals onto each one, the anticipation is even greater. You imagine the floral scent, the buttery crumble… but then you see it. The cookies are perfect, but the beautiful petals are scorched, brown, and bitter.