Because every dessert deserves a touch of sparkle.
Looking for a simple way to make your baked goods look bakery-level beautiful? Enter: floral sugar rims. These edible flower-infused sugars are colorful, aromatic, and incredibly easy to make—and they instantly add a wow factor to cookies, cupcakes, and cakes.
At The Flower Food Company, we love helping home bakers turn everyday desserts into something elegant and gift-worthy. Floral sugar rims are one of the easiest ways to do just that—and today, we’re showing you how.
💐 What Is Floral Sugar?
Floral sugar is made by blending or layering dried edible flower petals (like rose, lavender, or chamomile) with granulated sugar. The result is a fragrant, naturally colored sugar that can be used to decorate the rims of cookies, cupcakes, cake edges, and even cocktail glasses.
✨ How to Make Edible Flower Sugar
You’ll Need:
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2–3 tablespoons of dried edible flowers (we love lavender, chamomile, or rose petals)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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Optional: A few drops of natural food coloring or vanilla extract for flavor
Steps:
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Grind the flowers: Use a spice grinder or food processor to gently grind the dried petals until fine.
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Mix with sugar: Combine your ground petals with the sugar. Stir until fully blended.
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Let it sit: For best flavor, store in an airtight container for 24 hours to let the scent infuse.
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Use or gift it: Sprinkle over cookies, cupcakes, or press the sugar along the rim of your frosting for a sparkling floral edge.
🌿 How to Use Floral Sugar on Cookies & Cakes
For Cookies:
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Roll sugar cookie dough balls in floral sugar before baking.
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Sprinkle on top of cooled shortbread or lemon cookies.
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Press floral sugar into icing for extra shimmer and scent.
For Cakes & Cupcakes:
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Dip the edges of frosted cupcakes into the floral sugar for a sparkly rim.
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Press sugar into the sides of a frosted cake for a colorful textured edge.
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Use as a finishing sprinkle over glazed bundt cakes or loaf cakes.
💝 DIY Gift Idea: Floral Sugar Jars
Spoon your homemade floral sugar into mini jars, tie with twine, and add a handwritten label. It’s a gorgeous (and affordable) party favor, teacher gift, or add-on for your baking mixes!
🛍️ Shop the Essentials
We’ve made it easy to create stunning floral sugars at home with our premium dried lavender, rose petals, and chamomile buds.
If you don't want to make your own, you will find Lavender Sugar and Rose Petal Sugar in our store.
Browse our floral pantry and baking kits at:
👉 theflowerfoodcompany.com