Spring Blossom Cookies (Printable)

Buttery treats adorned with colorful edible blossoms, perfect for spring celebrations and afternoon tea.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - In separate bowl, whisk flour and salt together.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Roll tablespoon-sized dough into balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Flatten gently with fingers or glass bottom.
07 - Sprinkle each cookie with pinch of edible blossoms and sugar.
08 - Bake 10-12 minutes until edges begin turning golden.
09 - Let rest on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • These cookies look like something from a fancy bakery but come together in under 30 minutes with basic pantry ingredients
  • The floral topping makes them conversation starters at spring gatherings and afternoon tea
02 -
  • Edible flowers from florists or gardens treated with pesticides are never safe to use, always buy specifically food-grade
  • Overbaking by even a minute turns these delicate cookies hard, so watch closely near the end
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too soft or sticky to work with
  • Press blossoms gently into the dough so they adhere during baking without sinking completely

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