Description
Spring Blossom Cookies are delicate, buttery sugar cookies topped with pastel icing and edible flower decorations, perfect for celebrating spring or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1–2 cups royal icing or glaze
- Edible flowers or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on baking sheets and bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Decorate with royal icing and edible flowers once cooled.
Notes
For best results, chill dough 30 minutes before rolling. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: spring cookies, blossom cookies, sugar cookies, decorated cookies
