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Pistachio Rose Bunny Cookies

If you love delicate floral flavors and nutty, buttery textures, these Pistachio Rose Bunny Cookies are a must-try! Infused with fragrant rose water, finely ground pistachios, and a touch of vanilla, these cookies strike the perfect balance between crisp and melt-in-your-mouth softness.
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Ingredients
  

For the Cookies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup finely ground pistachios
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tsp rose water
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Rose Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp rose water
  • 1 –2 drops pink food coloring optional
  • 1 tbsp milk or water adjust for consistency

For Decoration

  • ¼ cup finely chopped pistachios
  • 2 tbsp dried edible rose petals
  • Edible gold dust optional

Instructions
 

  • Make the Dough – Cream butter and sugar, then mix in vanilla and rose water. Stir in dry ingredients to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Roll & Cut – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into bunny shapes.
  • Bake – Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
  • Prepare the Glaze – Mix powdered sugar, rose water, food coloring, and milk/water until smooth.
  • Decorate – Drizzle or dip cookies in glaze. Sprinkle with pistachios, rose petals, and gold dust.
  • Let Set & Serve – Allow glaze to set for 15–20 minutes before enjoying.