Description
These delightful Flower Cookies are not only visually appealing but also scrumptious. Perfect for springtime parties or as a fun baking project with kids, these sugar cookies are sure to brighten up any occasion!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- food coloring (optional)
Decorations:
- mini chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolates for centers
- colored sugar or sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Add color: If using food coloring, divide the dough and mix in your desired colors.
- Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, flatten, and create flower petals around the edges.
- Add center and decorate: Press a mini chocolate chip or candy into the center of each cookie. Decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool: Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- To make floral shapes more defined, chill shaped cookies for 10 minutes before baking.
- Great for springtime parties, birthdays, or edible gifts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
