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Flower Cookies

Colorful Flower Cookies: Delight in Spring's Sweetness

Enjoy these delightful Flower Cookies that embody the joy of spring with their vibrant colors and almond flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract can substitute with vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Structure
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon Fine Salt
For the Color
  • 1 teaspoon Deep Pink Food Coloring gel recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Greased Glass
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the Butter and Sugar by combining room temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Incorporate the Wet Ingredients by adding one large room temperature egg to the creamed mixture, followed by almond and vanilla extracts. Beat until smooth.
  3. Mix the Dry Ingredients in a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
  4. Shape and Color the Dough by dividing into two portions, rolling into balls, and coloring one portion with deep pink food coloring.
  5. Arrange the Cookie Balls on a baking sheet, creating a flower pattern with uncolored and pink dough.
  6. Flatten the Dough using a greased glass to gently press down the dough balls to form a flower shape.
  7. Chill the Cookies for 30 minutes in the refrigerator or 10 minutes in the freezer.
  8. Preheat the Oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough chills.
  9. Bake the Cookies for 11-12 minutes until edges are set but not browned. Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring.
  10. Serve and Enjoy your colorful Flower Cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with different extracts and colors for all occasions.

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