Description
Easter Blossom Cookies are vibrant and sweet treats, perfect for celebrating springtime gatherings. Their delightful flavors and festive colors will bring joy to your holiday festivities.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Colored sugar sprinkles or edible flowers for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Portion dough onto prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon.
- Press colored sugar or edible flowers onto each cookie before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges; cool on wire racks before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - Chill the dough for about 30 minutes for better texture. - Experiment with flavored extracts like almond or lemon for a unique twist. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.