Beltane Rose Birds

[myfanwy-65.livejournal.com]

1 batch sugar cookie dough
1/2 c dried red rose petals (be sure they're not treated with
inedable preservatives. Try Leaves & Roots.)
1/2 teas. powdered cloves
Remove any stems or leaves from the rose petals. Crush the petals,
but don't powder. Add petals and cloves to dough, roll out, and cut
with bird cookie cutter or any shape for the season.
Sprinkle with sugar and bake as usual!
For a more intense rose flavor soak the crushed petals in the liquid
used to make the dough for about an hour, then add the other
ingredients as usual. This also makes a chewier cookie.
Thanks to Teara (from Kitchen-Witch)