Spring Blossom Cookies (Printable)
Buttery cookies topped with edible rose, lavender, and violet blossoms for a charming spring dessert.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Floral Topping
07 - 1 tablespoon dried edible blossoms (rose, lavender, or violets)
08 - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar for sprinkling
# How to Prepare:
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, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Whisk flour and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
05 - Roll tablespoon portions of dough into balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball with fingertips or glass bottom.
06 - Sprinkle each cookie with pinch of edible blossoms and light dusting of sugar.
07 - Bake 10-12 minutes until edges begin turning golden brown.
08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These cookies look like something from a fancy bakery but come together in under 30 minutes
- The floral topping makes them absolutely magical for spring gatherings or afternoon tea
02 -
- Never use flowers from a florist or nursery unless they are specifically labeled as food safe
- Overbaking these will make them dry, so pull them out when the edges just start to color
03 -
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
- Crush larger flower petals slightly so they distribute more evenly