Easter Blossom Cookies (Printable)

Soft buttery cookies with chocolate kisses and pastel sprinkles, perfect for spring gatherings and festive occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

→ Decoration

08 - 36 chocolate blossom kisses, unwrapped
09 - Pastel sprinkles or colored sanding sugar

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
03 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll into smooth balls, and coat each in pastel sprinkles or colored sanding sugar.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate blossom kiss into the center of each cookie.
10 - Let cookies cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chocolate kisses melt slightly into the warm centers creating a fudgy surprise in every bite
  • These cookies look fancy but come together in under 30 minutes with pantry staples
  • Kids love helping with the sprinkles and pressing the chocolate into place
02 -
  • Press the chocolate kisses gently but firmly into warm cookies or theyll pop right off when cooled
  • If dough becomes too soft to work with chill it for 15 minutes before shaping
  • These are best eaten the same day but keep well in an airtight container for up to a week
03 -
  • Roll dough balls between your palms with very light pressure for perfectly smooth surfaces
  • Have sprinkles ready in a shallow bowl before you start rolling to keep the process mess free

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