Spring Blossom Cookies (Printable)

Buttery cookies with dried edible flowers and a sprinkle of sugar—perfect for spring gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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, or violets)
08 - 2 tsp granulated sugar for sprinkling

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
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 glass bottom.
06 - Sprinkle each cookie with pinch of edible blossoms and touch of sugar for sparkle.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges just begin turning golden.
08 - Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These cookies are impossibly delicate, melting on your tongue like a sweet promise
  • The floral aroma transforms an ordinary afternoon into something magical
  • They're deceptively simple but look like they came from a fancy bakery
02 -
  • Overworking the dough once the flour is added will make these tender cookies tough, so stop mixing as soon as everything comes together
  • The cookies will look underbaked when you remove them, but they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet and set perfectly
  • Not all flowers from the garden are edible, so purchase from sources specifically meant for culinary use
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent the cookies from spreading too thin
  • Grind the dried flowers with a mortar and pestle to create a more even distribution of flavor throughout each cookie

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