I always like the fragrant of osmanthus, normally I will used it to make Koniyaku jellies or infused in honey drink.This flower has a therapeutic effect for me, it calms me down :) Pretty amazing! Recently found another use for this lovely flower, to add to cookie. I couldn't describe how excited I was learning about this new found, thanks to mykitchensnippets for sharing this wonderful recipe. The cookie has a very mild fragrance of osmanthus, love it.
Ingredient
180g unsalted butter
140g icing sugar
1 egg yolk
260g plain flour
40g cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
4 tbsp dried Osmanthus flowers
1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
Pink food coloring gel (optional)
Method
1. Sieve flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt together. Set it aside.
2. Pour 4 tbsp of osmanthus flowers on a plate and remove any twigs or dried leaves. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg yolk and beat till combined. Add in the osmanthus flowers and mix well.
4. Lower down the speed of the mixer and slowly add in the flour mixture until the dough comes together.
5. Chilled the dough for 10mins.
6. Divide the dough into 4 parts. Color one part with pink. I prefer to have just a small part in pink.
7. Transfer the dough to a work surface that is lightly floured, roll out the dough to about ¼”, cut into flower shape.
8. Brush only the center of the cookies with egg wash in order to achieve the flower design.
9. Bake in a pre-heated 160 degree C oven for 20mins or until the egg washed center is browned.
Note
1. You could also use other desired shapes and egg wash the whole cookies.
2. You can get the dried osmanthus flowers from Chinese Medical Hall like Fu Hua.
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