Cherry Blossom Cookies: Easy Recipe for a Spring Delight
Cherry Blossom Cookies are a delightful and easy treat to celebrate the spring season with their beautiful design and delicious flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pink food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Add the pink food coloring and mix until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet, shaping them into petals.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden.
- Allow to cool before decorating with icing if desired.
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, add extra food coloring.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing to resemble cherry blossoms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cherry Blossom Cookies, Spring Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe