# Pressed Flower Shortbread Cookies Loria Stern's Signature Cookies Boast Hand-Picked Edible Flowers By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-05-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-cookie References: [loriastern](https://loriastern.com/collections/all/products/flower-pressed-shortbread-cookies) Baker [Loria Stern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-salt) is the creative force behind these delicious and visually striking Flower Pressed Shortbread [Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floralforward-cookie). The treats are Stern's signature cookie and are each made with handpicked edible herbs and flowers. Each is organic and locally sourced from either the baker's own garden in Montecito or California-based farmers markets. Featuring a [vanilla shortbread base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-shortbread), these treats are accented with hand-pressed edible flowers, each different than the last and each boasting a different shape and hue. With Instagram-friendly baking at an all-time high due to social distancing efforts -- a safety measure during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic -- artisan bakeries are inspiring fans to recreate their very own edible artwork at home. These pressed flower shortbread cookies stay fresh for up to three weeks and are available for delivery across the United States. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Edible Artwork:** There is a growing trend of visually striking edible creations, such as pressed flower shortbread cookies, that inspire fans to recreate their own at home. - **Instagram-friendly Baking:** Artisan bakeries are leveraging the popularity of Instagram to showcase their visually appealing baked goods and encourage customers to share their own creations online. - **Locally Sourced Ingredients:** Consumers are increasingly seeking out products made with organic and locally sourced ingredients, like the handpicked edible herbs and flowers in the flower pressed shortbread cookies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artisan Bakeries:** Artisan bakeries can disrupt the traditional bakery industry by offering unique and visually appealing creations like pressed flower shortbread cookies. - **Social Media Marketing:** The rise of Instagram-friendly baking presents opportunities for social media marketing agencies to help bakeries promote their visually appealing products. - **Organic and Local Food Suppliers:** Farmers markets and local food suppliers have the opportunity to capitalize on the trend of using organic and locally sourced ingredients in baked goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flower-Shaped Lemon Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-flower-cookies.md) - [Botanical Salt Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-salt.md) - [Edible Flower Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-crackers.md) - [Floral-Forward Cookie Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floralforward-cookie.md) - [Rose-Infused Shortbread Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hailed-coffee.md) - [Floral Meringue Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosewater-meringue-cookies.md) - [Seasonally Inspired Snack Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancypants-cookies.md) - [Edible Flower Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-flower-kit.md) - [Artisan Tea-Infused Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earl-grey-white-chocolate.md)