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BUTTER COOKIE ROSES

Irresistible Butter Cookie Roses: Eggless and Creamy Delight

These Butter Cookie Roses are an enchanting treat combining classic red velvet flavor with creamy filling, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 0.5 cups Cornstarch
  • 0.25 cups Cocoa Powder Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a richer taste.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free cookies.
  • 1 cups Powdered Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic option.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Paste/Extract Substitute with almond extract for a distinct flavor profile.
  • 1 tbsp Red Food Coloring (paste) Avoid liquid coloring to prevent a soggy cookie dough.
  • 0.5 cups Milk Any milk, including plant-based, can be used.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use a dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan alternative.
  • 0.5 cups Additional Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with vegan butter.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended for a delightful taste boost.
  • 1 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • piping bag
  • Wilton 2D piping tip
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for BUTTER COOKIE ROSES
  1. Start by sifting together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Add red food coloring and mix until evenly incorporated.
  2. Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently. Mix until just combined, ensuring there are no dry patches. If the dough is too thick, adjust the consistency with a splash of milk until it reaches a thick but pipeable texture.
  3. Using a piping bag fitted with a Wilton 2D tip, carefully pipe flower shapes onto a lined baking sheet, creating lovely rose designs. Once piped, refrigerate the cookies for 30-60 minutes to firm them up.
  4. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Once ready, bake for 8-10 minutes until set but slightly soft to the touch. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating together softened cream cheese, additional unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and thick.
  6. Once cookies are completely cool, pair them up and pipe or spread cream cheese filling on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep filled cookies refrigerated and unfilled cookies at room temperature to maintain freshness. Experiment with different fillings like chocolate ganache.

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