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A delicious plate of Spring Blossom Cookies: 24 bright, merry, delightful bites.

Spring Blossom Cookies

These delightful Spring Blossom Cookies are bright, merry, and perfect for any occasion! With a soft, buttery base and a decorative candy blossom, they're sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened, essential for a tender cookie texture
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar provides sweetness and contributes to crisp edges
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients and adds richness to the dough
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor profile of the cookies
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour the structural base for the cookie dough
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder a leavening agent that helps the cookies rise slightly
  • 0.25 tsp salt balances the sweetness and brings out other flavors
  • 0.25 cup pastel sanding sugar or colored sugar for rolling the cookie dough balls, adds sparkle and color
  • 24 pieces chocolate candy blossoms or candy flowers for decorating the center of each warm cookie

Equipment

  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer (optional)
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in colored sugar.
  6. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
  8. Remove from oven and immediately press a candy blossom into the center of each cookie.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for spring celebrations, Easter, or just a bright treat. Feel free to experiment with different colored sanding sugars or candy blossoms to match any occasion!