Easter Blossom Cookies (Print Version)
Soft buttery cookies with chocolate kisses and pastel sprinkles, ideal for spring celebrations.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
02 - 1 cup granulated white sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 teaspoon table salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
→ Decoration
08 - 36 chocolate blossom candies, unwrapped
09 - Pastel sprinkles or colored sanding sugar for coating
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture appears pale and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Continue mixing until fully combined and smooth.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until the flour disappears. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
06 - Scoop approximately one tablespoon of dough per cookie and roll between palms to form smooth balls. Roll each ball generously in pastel sprinkles or colored sanding sugar to coat evenly.
07 - Place coated dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading during baking.
08 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges appear set but centers remain slightly soft. Avoid overbaking for optimal texture.
09 - Remove cookies from oven and immediately press one chocolate blossom candy into the center of each warm cookie. The candy will soften slightly to adhere.
10 - Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to set. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before serving or storing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They look fancy but come together in under 30 minutes
- The combination of soft buttery cookie and chocolate center is pure happiness
02 -
- Press the chocolate kisses in gently but firmly, otherwise they will slide off
- Underbake by 1 minute if you prefer extra soft centers
03 -
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to roll
- Work quickly when pressing the kisses in, or the cookies will cool and the chocolate will not melt slightly