Description
Easter Blossom Cookies are vibrant, flower-shaped delights that bring sweetness and color to your spring celebrations. Perfect for family gatherings or as a festive treat!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- Food coloring (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, adding vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate flour and baking powder until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dollops of dough onto prepared sheets, shaping them into flowers if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool briefly before icing with powdered sugar mixed with food coloring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to maintain shape. - For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. - Add lemon zest or swap in almond flour for a unique twist.