Spring Blossom Cookies (Printable Version)
Delicate buttery cookies with edible floral blossoms, perfect for spring celebrations.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Floral Topping
07 - 1 tbsp dried edible blossoms (rose, lavender, violets)
08 - 2 tsp granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or whisk.
03 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - In separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
05 - Roll tablespoon-sized dough into balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten gently with fingers or bottom of glass.
06 - Sprinkle each cookie with pinch of edible blossoms and touch of sugar for sparkle.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges just beginning to turn golden.
08 - Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The floral aroma while baking is basically aromatherapy for your whole house
- They look fancy enough for a tea party but come together in under 30 minutes
02 -
- Overworking the dough once the flour is added makes tough cookies, so stop as soon as everything combines
- Edible flowers from florists are often treated with chemicals, so always buy from food-safe sources
03 -
- Crush the dried flowers gently with your fingertips before sprinkling to release their natural oils
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with, especially in warm weather