Edible Flower Shortbread Cookies for the Dormition of the Theotokos
The Feast of the Dormition is often associated with the blessing of flowers and herbs. This is because the fragrance of the flowers and herbs reminds us of the scent of holiness, which filled the empty tomb of the Theotokos. In many places it is still the custom to bring herbs and flowers on this feast day to be blessed. As a beautiful tribute to the Theotokos, and the Feast of Dormition, I’m sharing this recipe for making edible flower shortbread cookies!
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