Description
These flower cookies are buttery, tender, and beautifully shaped to resemble flowers—perfect for spring celebrations, tea parties, baby showers, or edible gifts. Featuring a simple sugar cookie base with colorful centers made from jam or chocolate, they offer both charming aesthetics and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Decorations
- Colored sugar, sprinkles, jam, or melted chocolate for centers
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined to incorporate moisture and flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to make handling easier.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten them slightly. Create flower shapes using a small flower-shaped cookie cutter or a piping bag with a flower tip. For thumbprint-style flowers, press a thumb or the back of a spoon into the center and fill with a spoonful of jam or melted chocolate for colorful centers.
- Bake: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges just start turning golden, ensuring a tender and buttery cookie.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra decoration, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with icing once cooled for added sweetness and presentation.
- You can tint the dough with food coloring for pastel petals or use tinted sanding sugar for vibrant decoration.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and texture.
