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With fresh, edible flower petals mixed right in, this sweet butter almost looks too pretty to eat.

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond, vanilla, lemon, or orange extract, optional
1/4 cup fresh edible flower petals, washed and dried
Place the butter, confectioners' sugar, and extract in a food processor. Process until well blended. Add the flowers and pulse-process just enough to distribute the flower petals. The butter should be speckled with flowers.
Scrape the butter from the food processor onto a piece of waxed paper. Roll the butter into a log shape inside the waxed paper. Place in the refrigerator until chilled. When ready to serve, slice the butter into thin rounds.
Alternately, you can place the butter in a shallow dish and serve that way (garnish the top with a fresh, whole flower if desired)
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