Easter Blossom Cookies
Soft, buttery sugar cookies topped with colorful candy kisses and rolled in festive sprinkles, these Easter Blossom Cookies are a pastel-perfect treat for spring celebrations and Easter baskets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (assorted pastel colors)
- Sugar sprinkles or colored sugar
- 24 pastel candy kisses or chocolate blossoms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into separate bowls and tint each portion with desired food coloring.
- Scoop 1-inch balls of dough, roll in sugar sprinkles, and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just set but not browned.
- Immediately press a candy kiss or chocolate blossom into the center of each cookie.
- Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Use pastel candy kisses for a more festive look.
- Be gentle when pressing in the candies to avoid cracking the cookies.
- Cookies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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