Description
Spring Blossom Cookies are soft, buttery treats adorned with edible flowers, making them perfect for spring celebrations, brunches, and garden parties. These elegant cookies melt in your mouth with a subtle floral essence, creating a delightful and visually stunning dessert.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Edible flowers (such as pansies, violets, or dandelions), for decoratio
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
- Decorate: Press 1-2 edible flowers onto each cookie, ensuring they stick to the dough.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Flavor Variations: Add lemon zest, lavender, or drizzle with chocolate for extra flavor.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days, refrigerate for up to 10 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20 cookies
- Calories: 120 kcal
