Spring Blossom Cookies (Printable Version)

Pastel-colored cookies with floral notes and white chocolate. Perfect spring treat ready in 32 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

→ Finishing Touches

09 - 1/2 cup pastel-colored sprinkles or nonpareils
10 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or pastel candy-coated chocolates
11 - 1 teaspoon edible dried flowers (optional, such as lavender or rose petals)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
06 - Gently fold in the sprinkles, white chocolate chips (or candy-coated chocolates), and edible dried flowers if desired.
07 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
09 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between bakery-style fancy and ridiculously simple to make on a Tuesday afternoon
  • The pastel sprinkles and edible flowers make people gasp when you bring them to parties, but nobody has to know how easy they were
02 -
  • Underbaking slightly is your friend here, they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet and stay wonderfully soft
  • The sprinkles can bleed color into your dough, but honestly, those swirls look gorgeous
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with, especially in warm kitchens
  • Rotate your baking sheets halfway through for perfectly even browning every time

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