Description
Delicate spring blossom cookies bloom with pastel charm, offering a sweet taste of seasonal delight. Floral notes and buttery texture invite bakers to savor a moment of pure culinary elegance.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Base Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Decoration Ingredients:
- 24 chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
- Colored sugar sprinkles (pink, blue, green, yellow)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Separately whisk flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each completely in colored sugar sprinkles for a vibrant coating.
- Arrange cookie balls on prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Create a gentle indentation in the center of each using your thumb or a spoon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges while maintaining a soft center.
- Immediately after removing from oven, press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie, allowing chocolate to slightly melt.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Serve and relish these delightful spring-inspired treats that are perfect for sharing or savoring solo.
Notes
- Check butter temperature carefully for optimal creaming, ensuring it’s softened but not melted for perfect cookie texture.
- Use room temperature eggs to help ingredients blend smoothly and create consistent cookie dough.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free flour blend and add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum for better binding.
- Experiment with different colored sugar sprinkles or swap Hershey’s Kisses with alternative chocolate options like dairy-free chocolate drops for dietary adaptations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg