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Freshly baked Spring Blossom Cookies adorned with colorful flowers.

Spring Blossom Cookies

Bright, buttery, and subtly sweet, these Spring Blossom Cookies are light, crisp around the edges, and soft in the center, perfect for any spring gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Spoon-and-level when measuring to avoid packing.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened At room temperature for proper creaming.
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar Use regular granulated sugar.
  • 1 large egg Use room-temperature for optimal results.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Can be adjusted for stronger flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Spring-themed colored sugar or sprinkles For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder until evenly mixed.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and salt until smooth and slightly pale.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place on the cookie sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass and decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through if necessary.
  2. Remove cookies when the edges turn golden, but the centers remain pale.
Cooling
  1. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For variations like Lemon Blossom or Chocolate-Dipped, see recipe notes.