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CARROT CAKE COOKIES with CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Jessica — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:45:35 +0000

Carrot Cake Cookies made from scratch with butter, sugar, egg, shredded carrots & cinnamon, then topped with cream cheese frosting and walnuts! Perfect for Easter!

Carrot Cake Cookies for Easter

The Best Parts of Carrot Cake – In Cookie Form: These cookies deliver warm cinnamon flavor and tender, buttery texture with real shredded carrots, giving you classic carrot cake vibes without the need for slicing or layering.
A frosting That Steals the Show: A thick, creamy frosting made with a full block of cream cheese adds rich tanginess that perfectly balances the sweet cookie base.
Finished with a Perfect Crunch: Chopped walnuts on top add texture and a nutty finish that complements the soft cookies and smooth frosting, making every bite feel bakery-worthy.

Ingredients for Carrot Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Butter: ½ cup salted butter adds rich flavor and creates a soft, tender cookie texture.

Sugars: Granulated sugar provides structure and sweetness, while brown sugar adds moisture and a subtle caramel-like depth.

Egg: 1 large egg binds the ingredients together and helps create a chewy, cohesive cookie.

Leavening agents: Baking powder and baking soda work together to give the cookies a light lift and soft, cake-like texture.

Flour: Using 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour provides structure, giving the cookies enough stability to hold the carrots and frosting.

Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds warm, classic carrot cake flavor throughout each bite.

Carrot: ¾ cup finely shredded carrots add natural sweetness and moisture, keeping the cookies soft and flavorful.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream cheese: One 8-ounce block cream cheese, room temperature, creates a rich, tangy base that complements the sweetness of the cookies.

Sugar: Powdered sugar sweetens the frosting while giving it a smooth, spreadable consistency.

Walnuts: 1 cup chopped walnuts add a crunchy texture that finishes the cookies perfectly. We love how the earthy flavor of the chopped walnuts pairs with the sweetness of the frosting and carrots. Adding chopped walnuts is completely optional; you can swap them out for pecans if you prefer.

Tips for making this Carrot Cake Cookie Recipe

Full instructions in the recipe card below, but here are a few tips to help the baking process go smoothly!

Shred the carrots very finely: I recommend using a fine grater to shred your carrots. This helps better distribute the carrot flavor and helps prevent you from having crunchy pieces of carrot in your cookies.
Soften the cream cheese first: Room-temperature cream cheese blends smoothly with powdered sugar, while cold cream cheese can cause lumpy frosting.
Use the right size scoop: A #40 cookie scoop creates evenly sized cookies for consistent baking, but a large spoon works just as well if you don’t have one.
Cool completely before frosting: I recommend letting your cookies cool before frosting them so the frosting doesn’t start sliding off the cookies. This is mostly a risk right after the cookies come out of the oven, but they don’t take long to cool.

Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cake Cookies made from scratch with butter, sugar, egg, shredded carrots & cinnamon, then topped with cream cheese frosting and walnuts!

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword carrot cake cookies, Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 11

Total Time 31

Servings cookies

Calories 409kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup salted butter
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp cinnamon
¾ cup carrots finely shredded

Frosting

8 oz cream cheese room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup walnuts chopped

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
Combine your butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat the ingredients together on high speed until smooth.
Add the egg, beat again until it's thoroughly combined with the creamed sugar. Reduce the speed of your hand mixer and gently whisk in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
Fold in the shredded carrots, making sure that they are evenly distributed throughout your cookie dough. Use a large standard size cookie scoop or a large spoon to drop balls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet. Bake for 11 minutes.
Let your cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes and then transfer them to a wire cooling rack for 20 minutes. While your cookies are cooling, prepare your frosting. Whisk together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Use a piping bag or spatula to frost your cookies and then top them with the crushed walnuts. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

How long are these cookies good for?

Store your cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. We prefer these cookies chilled, but they are also great at room temperature. Try to avoid stacking the cookies if you can.

Can I freeze these frosted carrot cake cookies?

The cookies freeze best unfrosted; add the cream cheese frosting and walnuts after thawing for the freshest taste.

Can I use pre-shredded carrots?

It’s best to shred fresh carrots yourself, as pre-shredded carrots are thicker and drier and won’t blend into the dough as well.

What alternate topping can I make instead of cream cheese frosting?

If you don’t like cream cheese you can make buttercream frosting instead. Replace the cream cheese with 1 cup of softened butter and a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Enjoy more of our favorite Spring inspired cookies here:

These Spring Spritz Cookies are soft, buttery shortbread cookies made with just five simple ingredients, plus colorful M&Ms for a fun floral touch. They’re a cheerful treat that’s perfect for spring baking!
Sprinkle Cookies are soft, chewy sugar cookies loaded with colorful sprinkles, making them a fun and festive treat. Perfect for celebrating any holiday, they’re as delightful to look at as they are to eat.
Crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, these Lemon Crinkle Cookies are an ideal treat for spring baking.
Cheesecake Cookies bring all the rich, creamy flavor of classic cheesecake into an easy, handheld cookie. Soft graham cracker cookies bake with a cheesecake filling and finished with your favorite fruit or pie topping for a simple but impressive treat.
Our Lemon Blueberry Muffin Cookies are made from scratch with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor in every bite. A bakery-style treat you’ll love!

Carrot Cake Cookies are soft, flavorful cookies made from scratch with shredded carrots, warm cinnamon, and buttery sweetness. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and crunchy walnuts, they’re a handheld version of classic carrot cake that’s perfect for any occasion.

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CADBURY MINI EGG COOKIES

Nellie — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:28:01 +0000

These Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with your favorite Easter candy. Made with crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs and mini chocolate chips, these cookies come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and are guaranteed to disappear fast. Whether you’re baking for Easter, a spring celebration, or just because a bag of Mini Eggs found its way into your cart, this recipe delivers every time.

Recipe Highlights

Freezer-friendly: Both the baked cookies and the unbaked dough freeze beautifully for whenever a cookie craving strikes.
The ultimate Easter cookie: Crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs baked into a chewy chocolate chip cookie make this a seasonal treat that’s hard to resist.
Quick and easy: No chilling required and just 10 minutes of bake time means fresh cookies on the table in under 30 minutes.
Soft and chewy texture: A touch of cornstarch in the dough gives these cookies their perfectly tender, chewy consistency.
Pantry-friendly ingredients: Aside from the Mini Eggs, everything you need is likely already in your kitchen.
Great for sharing: This recipe makes about 30 cookies, making it perfect for Easter gatherings, cookie exchanges, or neighbor gifts.

Ingredients in Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies

Butter: Softened to room temperature, butter creates the rich flavor and chewy texture that makes these cookies so irresistible. Real butter works best here.
Granulated sugar: Adds sweetness and helps give the cookies their slightly crisp edges.
Brown sugar: Fresh, lightly packed brown sugar adds moisture and a subtle caramel depth to the dough.
Vanilla extract: Two teaspoons of vanilla round out the flavor and complement the chocolate and candy coating beautifully.
Eggs: Two large eggs add structure and richness to the dough and help bind everything together.
All-purpose flour: Provides the structure for the cookies. If needed, a gluten-free flour substitute can be used.
Cornstarch: Just one teaspoon makes a noticeable difference, giving these cookies their signature soft and chewy texture.
Baking soda: Acts as the leavening agent to help the cookies rise and spread just the right amount.
Cadbury Mini Eggs: One 10-ounce bag, crushed into large chunks. Place them in a zip-top bag and use a meat mallet to break them up — you want chunky pieces, not a fine powder.
Mini chocolate chips: Mini chips distribute more evenly throughout the dough, but regular semi-sweet chips work just as well.

Tips for the Best Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies

Full instructions can be found on the recipe card below, but here are a few helpful tips.

Don’t melt the butter: Softened butter is key. Melted butter will change the texture and cause the cookies to spread too much.
Cream the butter and sugars well: Taking 2–3 minutes to cream them together properly improves the overall consistency of the cookie.
Crush the Mini Eggs in chunks: Large pieces give you bursts of candy in every bite. Avoid crushing them into powder.
Reserve some Mini Eggs for the tops: Pressing a few pieces onto each dough ball before baking makes the cookies look as good as they taste.
Don’t overbake: Pull the cookies when the edges are just barely golden — they’ll continue to set on the pan as they cool.
Use a cookie scoop: This keeps all your cookies uniform in size so they bake evenly.

Storage Instructions

Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–4 days.

To freeze baked cookies, place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months. To freeze the dough, scoop into balls, freeze flat on a baking sheet, then transfer to a zip-top bag. Bake straight from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the bake time.

Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies

Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies are soft, chewy and filled with your favorite Easter candy! Chewy cookie recipe made with chocolate chips and crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs.

Course Cookies

Cuisine American

Keyword Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings cookies

Calories 230kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

1 cup butter softened to room temperature
½ cup sugar
1 ¼ cups brown sugar lightly packed
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 cups flour
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
10 oz bag Cadbury Mini Eggs crushed (I placed them in a Ziplock bag and crushed with a meat mallet – don’t crush them too much because you want fairly large chunks in the cookies).
1 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Beat butter and sugars together for 2-3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat for another 1-2 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch and baking soda together.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix just until well combined. Stir in the crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs and the chocolate chips. (I like to reserve about 1/4 cup of the mini eggs to use on the tops of the cookies).
Use a cookie scoop to scoop the dough into heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Press a few Mini Egg pieces onto the top of each cookie ball.
Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges barely begin to brown. Cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

FAQs

Do I need to chill the dough? No, this dough does not require chilling. It bakes up perfectly as-is. If you do chill it ahead of time, let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.

Can I use regular-sized chocolate chips instead of mini? Yes. Mini chips distribute more evenly, but regular semi-sweet chocolate chips work just fine in this recipe.

How do I crush the Cadbury Mini Eggs without making powder? Place the Mini Eggs in a zip-top bag and gently tap with a meat mallet. You’re looking for chunky, uneven pieces — not a fine dust. A few gentle strikes is usually all it takes.

Can I freeze the cookie dough? Absolutely. Scoop the dough into balls, freeze on a baking sheet, then store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 6 months. Bake from frozen with an extra 1–2 minutes added to the bake time.

How do I soften butter quickly? Use the defrost setting on your microwave in 10–20 second intervals, checking often. The butter should indent when pressed, but not be greasy or melted.

More delicious Easter cookie recipes to try:

Easter Sugar Cookies are simple buttery cookies topped with white chocolate ganache, sprinkles, and chocolate eggs for an easy and adorable Easter treat.
Made with a brownie mix, mini chocolate chips, and festive sprinkles, Easter Brownie Blossom Cookies are a rich, chocolaty holiday cookie the whole family will love.
Rolled in pastel sanding sugar and topped with a chocolate kiss, these Easter Blossom Cookies are a lovely, festive family favorite that couldn’t be simpler to make.
From scratch and lightly frosted, Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are a delicious Spring treat made with simple ingredients that make a beautiful addition to any holiday dessert table.
A soft and chewy cookie cake made with butter, brown sugar, and chocolate chips, this Easter Cookie Cake is finished with vanilla buttercream and chocolate eggs for a show-stopping Easter dessert.

These Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies are a simple, festive treat that’s perfect for the Easter season — chewy, chocolatey, and packed with candy crunch in every single bite.

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LEMON MERINGUE PIE COOKIES

Jessica — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:22:18 +0000

Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies made with a buttery shortbread cookie topped with tangy lemon curd & toasted meringue for a delightful twist on a classic!

This recipe makes 10 large, bakery-style cookies that are a delightful cross between a lemon thumbprint cookie and lemon meringue pie! They’re perfect for Spring and add a festive touch to your Easter table.

Recipe Notes

Before you make these lemon cookies, here are a few things you’ll want to know:

I include a recipe for homemade lemon curd, but you can use store bought. It’s found near the jam at the grocery store.
Likewise, I give a recipe for homemade meringue, but you can use marshmallow fluff instead, to save time. It actually pipes really well and tastes amazing toasted. It does have a different flavor than traditional meringue, so keep that in mind.
These cookies need to be refrigerated once assembled!
Instead of making 10 large cookies, you can make 20 smaller cookies.

Ingredients Needed for Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies

BUTTER: You’ll add 1 cup salted butter, softened to the cookie dough

SUGAR: ⅔ cups granulated sugar adds the sweet element to the dough

EGG: You need just 1 egg yolk

VANILLA: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DRY INGREDIENTS: You’ll need 2 ¼ cups flour and 2 teaspoons cornstarch to contribute towards the texture of the cookie.

LEMON CURD: I supply a homemade recipe, but you can use 1 cup store bought lemon curd instead.

MERINGUE: Just 2 things are needed for meringue, 4 egg whites and ¾ cup sugar

Tips for Making Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies

Shape the cookies to hold the lemon curd. Take the ball of dough and either use a spoon or small measuring scoop to flatten and create sides of the cookie. I used clean hands!
Shape them again AFTER baking. Sometimes when the cookies bake, they lose the indentation. So while the cookies are warm, gently re-shape them as needed.
You’ll need a kitchen torch to toast the meringue. But if you don’t have one, an electric lighter will work just fine! You just need to gently hover the flame over the meringue until it’s lightly browned. Done!

How to Store Meringue Cookies

These cookies need to be refrigerated to keep all the toppings fresh. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

They can also be frozen for up to 1 month. Just give them adequate space and do not stack them of course.

Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies Recipe

Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies made with a buttery shortbread cookie topped with tangy lemon curd & toasted meringue for a delightful twist on a classic!

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 14

Total Time 44

Servings

Calories 465kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

Cookies

1 cup salted butter softened
⅔ cups sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups flour
2 tsp cornstarch
1 cup lemon curd

Homemade Meringue*

4 egg whites
¾ cup sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour and cornstarch.
Separate the dough into 10 equal sized balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Using a large spoon or small measuring cup create an indentation in the middle of the cookie dough ball.
Use your hands to form a bigger indentation in the middle and make sure to press the sides up a bit, this will hold the curd after baking.
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until slightly golden brown.
While the cookies are still warm, use a spoon to press the indentation back in case it lost its shape any during baking.
Once the cookies are cool, spoon some lemon curd into each cookie. Set aside.
To make the meringue: add the sugar and egg whites in a double boiler over simmering water. Whisk the egg whites and sugar together constantly until the mixture reaches 160°F. Carefully pour the mixture into the bowl of your stand mixture and using the whisk attachment whip until stiff glossy peaks form.
Once stiff peaks form, transfer the meringue to a piping bag. (Or ziploc bag with the corner snipped off.)
Pipe the meringue onto the cookies. Using a kitchen torch, carefully brown the meringue. Enjoy!

Notes

How to Make Lemon Curd:

Add 1 ½ cups sugar, zest from 1 lemon, ½ cup lemon juice and 4 egg yolks to a medium sized saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until completely combined. Whisk constantly until the curd reaches 170°F and has thickened up. Slice up ½ cup butter. Remove pan from the heat and stir in the butter until all melted and combined. Curd will thicken as it cools.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

How to Make Lemon Curd

1 ½ cups sugar
Zest of one lemon
½ cup lemon juice
4 egg yolks
½ cup salted butter

Add the sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and 4 egg yolks to a medium sized saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until completely combined. Whisk constantly until the curd reaches 170°F and has thickened up. Slice up the butter. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until all melted and combined. Curd will thicken as it cools.

What does Meringue Taste Like?

Meringue is a unique addition! It’s very light and airy, almost foamy. It has a bit of sweetness and kind of melts in your mouth once you eat it. It’s a delightful compliment to the lemon curd it sits on top of. Don’t skip the toasting step as it adds even more flavor and texture.

More lovely lemon cookies

We adore lemon cookies! Here are more we love:

Similar to these cookies, we made a simple Lemon Pie Cookie recipe topped with whipped cream! Equally pretty, these Pink Lemonade Cookies are perfect for baby showers.

Oreo lovers, check out these EASY Cake Mix Oreo Cookies that are even better than Cakesters!

These White Chocolate Lemon Cookies are like traditional chocolate chip cookies with a twist!

We crossed two favorites in these Lemon Oatmeal Cookies; they have delicious flavor and texture.

Lemon Meringue Pie Cookies made with a buttery shortbread cookie topped with tangy lemon curd & toasted meringue for a delightful twist on a classic!

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EASY EASTER SUGAR COOKIES

Jessica — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:42:21 +0000

Easter Sugar Cookies made easy with a mix, baked & topped with a white chocolate ganache, sprinkles & chocolate eggs! Cute Easter eggs in a nest on simple buttery cookies!

My kids love making sugar cookies around Easter time and these are a quick & easy compromise. The tops end up looking like darling little nests! Feel free to add a few flower sprinkles to the tops if you’d like.

Things to know about this recipe:

It uses a sugar cookie mix, so you will need the butter and egg the mix requires to make cookies. Want to make life even easier? Use a tube of pre-made sugar cookie dough!
You’ll need some type of candy eggs and green jimmies for the top of each cookie. I love cadbury mini eggs, but you can use jelly beans instead.
I stick the sprinkles and candy on the cookies with a simple white chocolate ganache. If you’d like, you can just use melted white chocolate, or store-bought frosting instead.

Easter Sugar Cookie Ingredients

For the Cookies:

17.5oz package Sugar Cookie Mix: I used a Betty Crocker mix, but use what you like!

½ cup butter & 1 large egg are needed to make the cookies, as per the instructions on the package

Vanilla extract: I added in some vanilla to improve the flavor of the cookies.

For the White Chocolate Ganache:

4 oz white chocolate: It needs to be finely chopped. Alternately, you can use ½ cup white chocolate chips, but know that the block of white chocolate tends to melt easier.

¼ cup heavy cream

For Easter Decorations:

Green Jimmies sprinkles
Tiny “flower” sprinkles
Chocolate Mini Eggs

Tips for making the best Easter Sugar Cookies

—> Use your favorite store-bought sugar cookie mix, or you can make them from scratch if you’d like. Here’s our favorite soft sugar cookie recipe.

—> Don’t skip making the white chocolate ganache! I opted for ganache instead of just melted chocolate because the consistency is softer, yet more stable than frosting. It’s worth the extra 5 minutes, plus, you can make it while the cookies are baking and cooling.

—> You can swap out the candy decorations on top for similar looks. Don’t have green jimmies? Use chocolate! Love jelly beans or malted egg candy? Fantastic, use those instead! Use what you have and what you love.

How do I store these Easter cookies?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. If refrigerating, allow them to come to room temperature before serving.

Can I freeze decorated Easter cookies?

Yes, you can fully assemble these cookies and freeze them in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

You can freeze the baked cookies without ganache for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw them at room temperature and then add the ganache and decorations.

Easter Sugar Cookie Recipe

Easter Sugar Cookies made easy with a mix, baked & topped with a white chocolate ganache, sprinkles & chocolate eggs! Cute Easter eggs in a nest on simple buttery cookies!

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Easy Easter Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 152kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

17.5 oz Sugar Cookie Mix
½ cup butter softened
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the White Chocolate Ganache:

4 oz white chocolate finely chopped
¼ cup heavy cream

Easter Decoration on top of cookies:

Green Jimmies sprinkles
Tiny “flower” sprinkles
Chocolate Mini Eggs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack.
Use the back of a spoon to gently press an indent into the center of each cookie while the cookies are still warm. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
To Make the White Chocolate Ganache: Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave until just hot (not boiling). Pour over the chopped white chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy. Allow it to cool slightly until thickened.
Assemble the Cookies: Spoon the ganache into the center of each cooled cookie. Dip the ganache-topped cookies into a plate of green “grass” jimmies sprinkles. Place 3 Mini Eggs on top and add colorful flower sprinkles, if desired. Let sit to cool and set. Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days or in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

What Can I use Instead of Mini Eggs?

Try using jelly beans instead! They add a fun pop of color and a chewy texture that kids love. Simply press 2–3 jelly beans into the ganache instead of Mini Eggs.

Can I use a different type of chocolate for the ganache?

Absolutely! While white chocolate gives a creamy and sweet contrast, you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate if you prefer a richer flavor. Just know that the color of the chocolate tends to peek through the cookie toppings a bit.

More Easter Cookies:

Easter cookies are so fun! We made some Easter Blossom Cookies with hugs on top and made these Brownie Blossom Easter Cookies with chocolate dough.

This lovely Easter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is stunning! As are these Frosted Lemon Easter Cookies– they look like they came from a bakery!

These colorful Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are simple egg cut outs with simple lined frosting.

Cadbury mini eggs are my favorite! We made some Cadbury Egg Easter Cookies with double the chocolate!

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OLD FASHIONED PINK PINWHEEL COOKIES

Jessica — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:03:00 +0000

Old Fashioned Pink Pinwheel Cookies are darling cookies with a swirl of pink & coated in sprinkles! Make pinwheel cookies for any party or special occasion!

These sprinkle cookies are a favorite of children, who love the colorful and playful appearance and light and buttery, slightly sweet taste. This pinwheel cookie recipe is simple to make, but the results are impressive!

Pinwheel Cookies- A Fun & Delicious Treat

Pinwheel cookies are not only visually appealing, but they also taste amazing. The combination of sweet, buttery dough and a crunchy sprinkles makes these cookies a fun and delicious treat. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from a casual afternoon snack to a fancy dessert for a dinner party. They are also a great treat to make with kids, as they can help with the rolling and cutting of the dough.

These pink pinwheel cookies are a fun and delectable treat that everyone will enjoy. With their beautiful pink and white swirls and sprinkle coating, they are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them!

Variations of this Pinwheel Cookie Recipe

Chocolate and Vanilla Pinwheel Cookies: For a twist on the classic recipe, you can substitute the pink food coloring with cocoa powder to make chocolate dough. Then, alternate layers of chocolate and vanilla dough to create a beautiful pinwheel effect.
Almond Pinwheel Cookies: For a nutty flavor, you can add some almond extract and chopped almonds to the dough. This will give the cookies a crunchy texture and a delicious almond flavor.
Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies: For a colorful twist, you can divide the dough into several portions and add different food colorings to each one. Then, roll the dough into a log and slice it to create rainbow pinwheel cookies.

Ingredients For Pink Pinwheel Cookies

Flour: You will need 2 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour for the structural base of this cookie dough.

Baking powder: Help the cookies rise as they bake by adding 1 tsp of baking powder.

Salt: Balance all the incredible flavors by using ½ tsp of salt in this recipe.

Butter: Add ¾ cup of butter, softened, for rich tasting cookies that shine.

Brown sugar: Give these cookies a wonderful depth of flavor by using ½ cup of light brown sugar.

Sugar: Make the cookies soft and chewy with ¼ cup of granulated sugar.

Egg: Bind the ingredients together by adding 1 large egg to the dough.

Vanilla extract: Enhance the amazing flavors in this dough by using 1 tsp of vanilla extract.

Food coloring: Adding a few drops of pink gel food coloring will make these cookies fun & festive.

Sprinkles: These cookies are not complete without the addition of pastel-colored sprinkles.

Step by step on how to make Pink Pinwheel Cookies

Dough

In a medium size bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. Then set it aside.

Next in a separate large mixing bowl, cream the butter and both sugars using an electric handheld mixer or a stand mixer. Beat the mixture until smooth, then add in the egg and vanilla extract, mix again well.

After that, fold in the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ones, mixing until smooth. A thick and smooth dough will form, proceed to separate the dough into two equal parts.

Then add gel food coloring (starting with 3-4 inches of gel) to one part of the dough. Blend until a solid light to medium pink color forms.

Layer & shape dough

Continue to roll each piece of dough out flat using a rolling pin over a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.

Next, layer each piece of dough on top of one another. Using a pizza cutter, cut out a 9×13” rectangle, making both layers equal in size. Set aside excess dough, separating colors. With the excess dough, repeat the rolling process to use all the dough.

Very carefully begin at one long side of the rectangle and roll tightly, moving slowly to keep the log straight.

Now lay a sheet of plastic wrap down and pour the sprinkles on it. Then place the rolled dough onto the sprinkles, evenly coating the outside.

Chill

Once coated with sprinkles, wrap the log of dough tightly in plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator and allow it to chill for 2 hours.

Bake

After 1 ½ hours chill time, prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F.

Once chill time is complete, unwrap the log of dough. Then use a sharp knife to cut ½ inch cookies from the log and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the cookies for 12-13 minutes or until the cookies are just set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire cooling rack.

These cookies are best served warm or at room temperature, enjoy!

Old Fashioned Pink Pinwheel Cookies

Fantastic Old Fashioned Pink Pinwheel Cookies are perfectly festive & delicious. Darling cookies with a swirl of pink & coated in sprinkles! Make pinwheel cookies for any occasion, they are a great addition to parties and special occasions.

Course Cookies, Dessert, Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Old Fashioned Pink Pinwheel Cookies, Pinwheel Cookies

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 12

Total Time 42

Servings cookies

Calories 122kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup butter softened
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pink gel food coloring
Pastel colored sprinkles

Instructions

Dough: Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium sized mixing bowl. Set it aside.
In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the butter and both sugars using an electric handheld mixer or stand mixer, beat until smooth. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix again until smooth.
Fold in dry ingredients, mixing until smooth. A thick and smooth dough will form, then separate the dough into two equal parts.
Add gel food coloring (starting with 3-4 drops of gel) to one part of the dough. Blend until a solid light to medium pink color forms.
Layer & shape dough: Roll each piece of dough out flat using a rolling pin over a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
Layer dough one on top of one another. Use a pizza cutter to cut out a 9×13” rectangle, making both layers the equal in size. Set aside excess dough, separating colors. With the excess dough, repeat the rolling process to use all the dough.
Very carefully begin at one long side of the rectangle and roll tightly, moving slowly to keep the log straight.
Lay a sheet of plastic wrap down and add sprinkles. Place the rolled dough onto the sprinkles, evenly coating the outside.
Chill: Once coated with sprinkles, wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Allow to chill for 2 hours.
Bake: After 1 ½ hours chill time, prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F.
Unwrap the log, then use a sharp knife to cut ½ inch cookies from the log and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake cookies for 12-13 minutes or until the cookies are just set. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire cooling rack. The cookies are best served warm or at room temperature, enjoy!

Notes

These pinwheel cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Storage and Shelf Life for Pinwheel Cookies

These sprinkle cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. It is recommended to separate the layers of cookies with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together.

Tips for ensuring pinwheel cookies maintain their shape

To ensure that pinwheel cookies maintain their shape while baking, it is important to chill the dough before slicing and baking. This helps the dough to firm up and hold its shape. Additionally, it is important to handle the dough gently and not overwork it, as this can cause the colors to blend together and the dough to lose its shape.

What is the best way to soften butter?

The best way to soften butter is to leave it at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, depending on the temperature of your kitchen. Alternatively, you can microwave the butter for 5-10 seconds at a time, checking and stirring in between, until it is soft but not melted.

How can I add pink to my cookies without altering the taste?

To add a pink hue to pinwheel cookies without altering the taste, you can use a small amount of food coloring. Gel food coloring is recommended, as it is more concentrated and will not affect the consistency of the dough. Add the food coloring gradually, mixing well after each addition, until the desired shade is achieved.

Tips for making sliced sugar cookies

Be sure the dough is completely chilled before slicing. This will ensure the dough is easier to slice, prevents the cookies from overspreading when baked, and improves the overall flavor and texture.
Use gel food coloring rather than liquid, as it produces brighter and more vibrant colors.
After the dough is removed from the fridge, it quickly starts warming back up and can become harder to work with. So work quickly! To ensure the cookies stay round as you cut them, you can either cut them as is and try to re-round them using your fingers, or re-roll the dough a bit after each couple of slices.

Old Fashioned Pink Pinwheel Cookies are darling cookies with a swirl of pink & coated in sprinkles! Make pinwheel cookies for any party or special occasion!

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Old Fashioned Pink Pinwheel Cookies are not only delicious, but they are also visually stunning with their pink and white swirls. These pinwheel cookies have a buttery taste with a subtle sweetness that is absolutely delectable!

Old Fashioned Pink Pinwheel Cookies are darling cookies with a swirl of pink & coated in sprinkles! Make pinwheel cookies for any party or special occasion!

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BUTTERCREAM FLOWER COOKIES

Jessica — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:52:00 +0000

Buttercream Flower Cookies combine a soft, buttery dough with a delicious buttercream frosting, making them perfect for celebrations and gatherings. With a blend of simple ingredients, these spring cookies are easy to make and are a delightful treat that add both beauty and flavor to any occasion!

Making this cut out cookie recipe starts with a straightforward dough, featuring butter, sugar, and just the right amount of salt to enhance the flavors. Once baked, they are topped with a rich buttercream frosting that results in vibrant, edible flower cookies. This process transforms each cookie into a mini work of art, inviting both admiration and indulgence.

Beautiful & Delicious Flower Cookies Everyone Will Love

Buttercream flower cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweet crunch of sugar cookies with the artistry of floral designs. These eye-catching confections bring a touch of spring to any occasion, from birthday parties to baby showers.

The sugar cookie base provides the perfect canvas for intricate buttercream blooms, the vibrant colors make these cookies really stand out. These cookies aren’t just beautiful – they’re delicious too. The buttery sweetness of the frosting complements the vanilla-scented cookie base perfectly. Each bite offers a satisfying blend of textures, from the soft frosting to the crisp cookie beneath. Give them a try today and see for yourself just how amazing they are!

Why you’ll love this Frosted Cookie Recipe

Amazing taste & appearance. These buttercream flower cookies are a delightful treat that combines taste and visual appeal. The soft, buttery cookies provide a perfect canvas for showcasing beautiful floral designs.
Versatile. The recipe is versatile, allowing bakers to unleash their creativity with various flower shapes and colors. It’s an excellent way to impress guests at parties or special events.
Easy recipe. Bakers of all skill levels can enjoy making these cookies. The recipe is straightforward, with clear instructions for both the cookies and frosting. It’s a fun project for beginners and experienced bakers alike.

Buttercream Cut Out Flower Cookie Ingredients

Butter: Use 1 cup of butter, softened, for this cookie dough.

Salt: Balance the flavors by adding ¾ tsp of salt.

Sugar: You need 1 cup of granulated sugar for sweet and chewy cookies.

Eggs: Bind the ingredients together by using 2 eggs.

Vanilla extract: Add 1 ½ tsp of vanilla extract.

Flour: The structural base of this recipe is 3 cups of flour (spoon and level measured).

Baking powder: Add 1 ½ tsp of baking powder to help these cookies rise as they bake.

Buttercream Frosting

Butter: Use ½ cup of salted butter for a creamy an rich frosting.

Shortening: You need ½ cup of vegetable shortening (shortening holds a better crust).

Vanilla extract: Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract for a subtle flavor in this frosting.

Powder sugar: Use 4 ½ cups of confectioners’ powdered sugar (white powdered sugar).

Milk: 3-5 TBSP of milk, or heavy cream, is needed for a smooth cookie topping.

Food coloring: Decorate the flowers colorfully, use a few drops of each pink, purple, and yellow gel food coloring.

How to make Buttercream Flower Cookies

Cookie dough

In a bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter, sugar, and salt, on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Add in the eggs, mix until just incorporated, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla extract and mix again until just combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk the flour and baking powder. Add the dry mixture to your wet ingredients. Mix until the dough forms and it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Chill

Remove the dough from the bowl and shape it into a ball and flatten it, then wrap it in plastic wrap, and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. If you prefer, divide the dough into two discs, and work in two batches. It is quite a bit of dough to work with all at once.

Shape & bake

Preheat the oven to 375°F while your dough chills. Also cover two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.

Pull out the dough from the fridge, flour a clean surface, and roll the dough out to ¼ inch thick. Cut the dough out into daisy flower shapes.

Place each flower on the prepared baking sheets, place in the preheated oven, and bake for 6-7 minutes. Or until the edges of the cookies are golden.

Once baked, let the cookies sit for a couple of minutes on the cookie sheet to firm up. Transfer to a cooling rack so they can cool completely before adding the buttercream.

Frosting

In a bowl of a stand mixer (or use a handheld electric mixer) cream the butter for a minute and very slowly add the shortening, scraping down sides in between, creaming until well incorporated. Add the vanilla extract, mix again for a minute.

Add in the powdered sugar. Beat little by little so your powdered sugar doesn’t go all over the place.

Slowly add in the heavy cream, add in 3 TBSP to start, add more until it reaches a thick butter-like consistency. Mix until smooth, on medium to high speed for a couple of minutes until it is creamy.

Once ready, divide the buttercream into separate bowls of the amount of colors you will be using. Add the gel food coloring into each bowl and mix well until evenly combined.

Transfer each of the colors into a piping bag using a #104 tip.

Decorate

Place a large dot of buttercream onto each petal of each daisy flower cookie. Once each petal has the dot, grab a spatula and spread the frosting from the outside of the petal towards the center of the flower. Continue to do this until all of the petals have buttercream. Add a dot of yellow or orange buttercream for the middle of the flower. Continue for all the cookies. Let cool, then serve & enjoy!

Buttercream Flower Cookies

Course Cookies, Cookies, Dessert, frosted cookies

Cuisine American

Keyword Buttercream Flower Cookies

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 7

Chill Time 30

Total Time 1 7

Servings cookies

Calories 155kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

1 cup butter softened
¾ tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
3 cups flour spoon and level measured
1 ½ tsp baking powder

Buttercream Frosting

½ cup salted butter
½ cup vegetable shortening shortening holds a better crust
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 ½ cups confectioners’ powdered sugar white powdered sugar
3-5 TBSP Milk or heavy cream

Instructions

Dough: Cream the butter, sugar, and salt, in a stand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
Add in the eggs, mix until just incorporated, scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add vanilla extract and mix again until combined.
Whisk the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones. Mix until the it becomes a dough and it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Chill: Remove the dough from the bowl and shape it into a ball and flatten, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. If you prefer, divide the dough into two discs, and work in two batches. It is quite a bit of dough to work with all at once.
Shape & bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F while your dough chills.
Pull the dough from the fridge, flour a clean surface, and roll the dough out to ¼ inch thick. Cut your cookies out into daisy flower shapes.
Place each flower cookie on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 6-7 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden. Once baked, let them sit for a couple of minutes on the cookie sheet to firm up. Transfer to a cooling rack so they can cool completely before adding the buttercream.
Frosting: Cream your butter in a stand mixer for a minute and very slowly add the shortening, scraping down sides in between creaming until well incorporated. Add the vanilla extract, mix again for a minute. Add in the powdered sugar, beat slowly so the powdered sugar doesn’t go all over the place.
Add in 3 TBSP of heavy cream and continue to add more until it reaches a thick butter-like consistency. Mix until smooth, on medium to high speed for a couple of minutes until it is creamy. If you use shortening then be careful to not overmix because it can turn grainy.
Once ready, divide the buttercream into separate bowls of the amount of colors you will be using. Add the gel food coloring into each bowl and mix well until evenly combined. Transfer each of the colors into a piping bag using a #104 tip.
Decorate: Place a large dot of buttercream onto each petal of each daisy flower cookie. Once each petal has the dot, grab a spatula and spread the frosting from the outside of the petal towards the center of the flower. Continue to do this until all of the petals have buttercream. Add a dot of yellow or orange buttercream for the middle of the flower. Continue for all the cookies. Let cool and enjoy!

Notes

These frosted flower cookies will stay fresh for 3-5 days at room temperature, if stored in an airtight container. When refrigerated, they can last up to 2 weeks.

For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature, add the frosting, then enjoy!

Nutrition

How long are frosted cookies good for?

Frosted cookies typically stay fresh for 3-5 days at room temperature. When refrigerated, they can last up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months.

Is there a festive twist I can add to buttercream flower cookies for the holiday season?

Incorporating seasonal flavors can elevate buttercream flower cookies. Adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough or frosting can create a warm, holiday-inspired taste. Using holiday-themed cookie cutters for fun shapes also enhances the festive appeal.

Best storage method for frosted cookies

Store frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. Keep the container away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

For refrigeration, use a sealed container and bring cookies to room temperature before serving. This prevents condensation from forming on the frosting.

This buttercream frosting recipe yields about 4 cups frosting. Store any unused buttercream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.

How do you ensure buttercream frosting hardens enough for stacking cookies?

To achieve a firmer frosting, using a mix of salted butter and vegetable shortening helps create a stable structure. Allow the frosting to set at room temperature for a few hours after applying it to the cookies. This process ensures it hardens and becomes suitable for stacking.

Buttercream Flower Cookies are both beautiful & delicious! Buttery cut out cookies are piped with a silky buttercream frosting in the shape of Spring flowers!

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Buttercream Flower Cookies are not only delicious but beautiful too! With a smooth buttercream frosting these cookies are great for any occasion and are sure to please.

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SPRING COOKIE RECIPES

Nellie — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:34:19 +0000

Spring is finally here and we have a huge collection of cookie recipes that are perfect for spring. Spring cookie recipes are light, refreshing, and delicious. All of these cookies work for Easter, Mother’s Day, and all other spring celebrations and parties.

SPRING LEMON CRINKLE COOKIES

Spring Lemon Crinkle Cookies have a rich, buttery flavor that pairs perfectly with the tangy lemon taste. Made to be sweet and crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, these lemon crinkle cookies are perfect for the Spring season.

This lemon cookie recipe is perfect for those who love the tangy taste of lemon and the soft, fluffy texture of crinkle cookies. While you can serve up these spring cookies for any occasion, the festive colors make a perfect treat for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any other Spring event.

EASTER BLOSSOM COOKIES

Easter Blossom Cookies are rolled in pastel sanding sugar before being baked and topped with a chocolate kiss (or hug). Lovely simple Easter cookies are a festive family favorite!

These blossom cookies are soft and chewy, with a slightly crisp exterior and sweet chocolatey center. The taste of chocolate kiss cookies is sweet, but not overly so, with a subtle vanilla and almond flavor that complements the candy center perfectly.

MARSHMALLOW FLOWER COOKIES

Marshmallow Flower Cookies are easy to make and perfect for Spring baking! Cute flower sugar cookies topped with marshmallow flowers, and a jelly bean stem in a peanut butter chocolate pot.

Flower cookies are made with soft sugar cookies topped with candies made to look like Spring flowers in a chocolate pot. Serve these flower cookies for many occasions, baby showers, birthday parties, Mother’s Day, or just make them for a fun and festive treat!

LEMON OATMEAL COOKIES

Lemon Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and made with lemon pudding mix and white chocolate chips! Easy oatmeal cookie recipe with a ton of lemon flavor!

Oatmeal cookies are a favorite of mine, but I like trying different variations as well. I have been loving lemon recipes lately and decided to try to add some lemon flavor to my favorite oatmeal cookie recipe. I love cookies with pudding in them, so adding lemon pudding to the recipe seemed like the easiest way to get that lemon flavor in there. The results are even better than I had hoped!

M&M SPRING FLOWER COOKIE BITES

M&M Spring Flower Cookie Bites are mini cookies topped with colorful M&M flowers, making them a delightful addition to any spring-themed party or gathering. To make these flower cookies, you only need 3 ingredients: pastel-colored M&Ms, white chocolate chips, and mini chocolate chip cookies.

Looking for a fun and easy cookie recipe to make this spring? Look no further than cookie bites! These adorable treats are sure to impress your friends and family with their colorful and festive appearance.

FROSTED LEMON EASTER COOKIES

Jumbo Lemon Easter Cookies are fabulously soft and buttery lemon cookies that will melt in your mouth. These lemon cookies make a perfect treat to share with your family or a festive dessert to serve at your Easter gathering.

Lemon sugar cookies are made from scratch using basic ingredients such as sugar, flour, eggs, butter, lemon juice, and zest. The cookies are topped with a tangy-sweet buttercream frosting that is made with butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. The frosting is the perfect pairing with the soft cookie!

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP LEMON COOKIES

White Chocolate Chip Lemon Cookies are soft, chewy, and a perfectly sweet treat! The lemon pudding mix adds great flavor and texture to this delicious lemon cookie with white chocolate chips.

Making this lemon cookie recipe is so simple, with minimal prep work and only 10 minutes to bake, you will have a heavenly dessert in no time! Lemon chocolate chip cookies are so light and fluffy, loaded with exquisite flavors, this cookie does not disappoint!

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SUGAR COOKIES

Strawberry Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are soft & chewy with lovely, bright strawberry flavor! Perfectly sweet, tender sugar cookies perfect for springtime!

These strawberry cheesecake cookies are perfect for any occasion, take them to your next family gathering and watch how quickly they disappear. Making this cream cheese sugar cookie recipe is so simple, most of the ingredients are likely already in your kitchen and the results are amazing!

PINK LEMONADE COOKIES

Pink Lemonade Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with lemon flavor. Topped with a simple lemon frosting, these pink lemonade cookies are pretty, refreshing, and delicious.

Pink Lemonade Cookies taste just like lemonade! These simple cookies are made with lemon extract which gives these cookies a strong lemon flavor. Add butter, sugar, an egg, flour, baking soda, and pink food coloring – that’s it! A simple lemon cookie recipe that is easy to make!

EASTER BROWNIE BLOSSOM COOKIES

Easter Brownie Blossom Cookies are rolled in sprinkles before being baked and topped with a Hershey’s Kiss. This simple brownie mix cookie recipe is perfect for spring!

These blossom cookies are soft and chewy and packed with chocolate! Pastel sprinkles make these cookies perfect for Easter, but you can change up the sprinkles to fit any holiday or occasion.

FRUIT PIZZA COOKIES

Easy Fruit Pizza Cookies are everything you love about fruit pizza but in cookie form! Soft, vanilla cookies baked & topped with sweet cream & fresh fruits and berries!

Making this fruit pizza cookie is so easy and the end results are an amazing-tasting treat that is absolutely beautiful too! This sugar cookie pizza with fruit has a fantastic fluffy cookie crust, topped with sweet cream and delicious fresh fruit.

CAKE MIX LEMON OREO COOKIES

Cake Mix Lemon Oreo Cookies are easily made with a handful of ingredients & sandwiched with a delightful lemon cream cheese filling!

To make homemade Oreos, some of the ingredients you need are a box of cake mix, cream cheese, lemon zest, and powdered sugar. The cream cheese filling is mixed with the lemon zest to create a tangy and refreshing flavor that complements the lemon Oreo cookies. The powdered sugar adds a touch of sweetness to the filling, making these cookies a perfect balance of flavors.

EASTER EGG SUGAR COOKIES

Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are delicious & lightly frosted cookies perfect for Easter! Made from scratch with simple ingredients, these spring cookies are an incredible addition to your holiday dessert table.

Making Easter sugar cookies is fun for the whole family, from the colorful cookie dough to the simple vanilla frosting on top. Grab the kids and have them join the baking party, making Easter egg cookies is a task that you can enjoy together!

KEY LIME PIE COOKIES

Key Lime Pie Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a buttery cookie base, tangy lime filling, and sweet lime frosting, these lime cookies are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves the taste of key lime pie!

To make this recipe for frosted sugar cookies, you will need a few simple ingredients, including butter, sugars, an egg, lime zest, lime juice, flour, and salt. With these ingredients in hand, you can easily whip up a batch of these delicious key lime cookies in no time.

LEMON RASPBERRY COOKIES

Lemon Raspberry Cookies are soft, chewy cookies made with lemon pudding mix & raspberries! Great flavor and texture to this lemon raspberry cookie with white chocolate chips.

These Raspberry lemon cookies are so delicate and fluffy, packed with exquisite flavors, this cookie does not disappoint! Making this lemon cookie recipe is so easy, with minimal prep work and only 10 minutes to bake, you will have a delightful dessert in no time.

EASY LEMONADE COOKIES

Easy Lemonade Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with lemon! These delicious lemon cookies are made with only 6 ingredients, one of them being lemonade concentrate.

Lemonade Cookies taste just like lemonade! These simple cookies are made with lemonade concentrate which gives these cookies a strong lemon flavor. Add butter, sugar, baking soda, eggs, and flour – that’s it! Simple lemon cookie recipe that is easy to make and each cookie has less than 100 calories too!

PINK DAISY COOKIES

Pink Daisy Cookies are made from a buttery vanilla dough, formed to look like pretty blooming flower petals perfect for parties! Delightful butter cookies that melt in your mouth!

Crafted with love and a touch of magic, each vanilla cookie is carefully formed by arranging small dough balls in a circle to create intricate petal shapes. Whether you’re hosting a whimsical tea party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply indulging in some self-care baking, blooming flower cookies are the perfect companions.

EASTER COOKIE CAKE

Festive Easter Cookie Cake that’s soft, chewy & studded with chocolate chips & chocolate Easter eggs! A thick buttercream frosting rings the edges with more chocolate eggs. It is delicious and perfect for Easter!

The light pastel-colored frosting makes this cookie cake an amazing dessert for this Spring holiday. Make this Easter Cookie Cake for a wonderfully festive and delicious treat to enjoy with family and friends!

LEMON OATMEAL NO-BAKE COOKIES

Lemon Oatmeal No Bake Cookies are simple oatmeal cookies made with just a few ingredients. Delicious no-bake cookie recipe packed with lemon flavor!

I’ve been making traditional No Bake Cookies with chocolate, peanut butter, and oats for many years and we all love them. I recently found this recipe for Lemon No Bakes and was a little bit unsure about how they would turn out. They are absolutely amazing! Amazing enough that we were all eating the mixture by the spoonful before the cookies were even formed.

FROSTED LEMONADE COOKIES

Frosted Lemonade Cookies made with lemonade concentrate in both the cookies and the frosting! Simple lemon cookie recipe packed with lemon flavor!

Lemonade is so refreshing and it’s even better in cookie form! These cookies are perfect for summer, but they are fantastic year-round or any time you need a bit of a lemonade fix.

WHITE CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CAKE MIX COOKIES

White Chocolate Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are soft & chewy cookies that need just 4 ingredients! This lovely pink Strawberry Cake Mix cookie recipe needs a cake mix, 2 eggs, oil, and white chocolate chips!

You are going to love these strawberry cake mix cookies with white chocolate chips almost as much as we do. They are packed with flavor, super easy to make, and only take about 5 minutes of actual prep to become the best cookies you have ever eaten.

LEMON CUT-OUT SUGAR COOKIES

Lemon Cut Out Sugar Cookies topped with a sweet royal icing tinted in darling Spring colors! Lovely sugar cookie recipe with a hint of lemon flavor!

These simple and heavenly lemon sugar cookies seem to satisfy my craving for anything and everything lemon-flavored. The subtle taste from the lemon juice is perfect, plus the addition of the lemon zest really helps strengthen the wonderful flavors. Making these cookies in the springtime is always a great idea, Meyer lemons are ripe and ready to eat! Bring these cookies to your next family gathering or potluck party, they are sure to be a big hit with everyone!

LEMON THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, vanilla cookies topped with bright, flavorful lemon curd! Tangy lemon cookies with a lovely balance of sweet & tart flavors!

Soft Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the buttery texture of cookies with the tangy sweetness of lemon curd. These cookies are perfect for those who love a sweet and tart flavor profile. The bright lemon flavor in these cookies comes from the homemade lemon curd that is used to fill the thumbprint indentations in the cookies.

BANANA CREAM PIE COOKIES

Banana Cream Pie Cookies are the perfect way to enjoy Banana Cream Pie without having to deal with pie crust! This lovely bite-sized banana cream pie dessert recipe is perfect for parties.

These banana cream cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and chewy sugar cookies and a creamy banana pie filling. Every bite tastes like the best of both worlds and it’s not hard to see why we keep raving about these glorious cookie cups.

Amazing collection of spring cookie recipes! All of them are easy to make and are absolutely delicious!

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PINK DAISY COOKIES

Jessica — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:30:54 +0000

Pink Daisy Cookies are made from a buttery vanilla dough, formed to look like pretty blooming flower petals perfect for parties! Delightful butter cookies that melt in your mouth!

Colorful Flower Sugar Cookies

Get ready to enter a world of enchantment with Blooming Flower Cookies! These delightful treats are like a burst of springtime in your mouth. Picture delicate petals, swirling colors, and the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies. These whimsical creations will make your taste buds dance and your eyes sparkle with joy.

The buttery dough is infused with the essence of vanilla, creating a heavenly flavor that just melts on your tongue. Plus, They have just the right amount of sweetness, achieved with powdered sugar and a hint of condensed milk. The result? A divine combination that will leave you craving for more.

Tips & Tricks for making delightful Flower Cookies

By following a few simple rules of thumb, you can have a batch of beautiful and delicious cookies every time!

Do not overmix. When adding the corn starch and flour, it’s important to mix until just combined. Overmixing can result in a tougher texture in the cookies.
High quality food coloring. Use gel food color for a more vibrant and consistent result. Start with a few drops and adjust according to your desired color intensity.
Uniform size. When forming the small balls of dough, try to make them as equal in size as possible. This will ensure even baking and consistent shapes for the flower cookies.
Use parchment paper. Before pressing the dough balls to form the flower petals, place a parchment paper on top to prevent sticking and maintain the shape.
Tools. To create more defined impressions on the flower petals, use a wooden skewer or the back of a small spoon to gently press down. Be careful not to press too hard, as it may flatten the cookies too much.
Chill dough. Refrigerating the dough at two different stages (after coloring and after forming the cookies) is essential for maintaining the shape and preventing spreading during baking.
Bake time. Keep an eye on the baking time, as oven temperatures can vary. The cookies should be baked just until set. Overbaking can result in dry, cracked cookies, while underbaking can leave them soft and undercooked.

Daisy Sugar Cookie Ingredients

Butter: You will need 6 ½ TBSP of butter, room temperature, to create rich tasting treats.

Powdered sugar: Using ½ cup of powdered sugar makes these cookies perfectly sweet and soft.

Vanilla extract: Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract to flavor the cookie dough nicely.

Condensed milk: You need 2 TBSP of condensed milk to add richness and a slight hint of sweetness to the dough.

Flour: The structural base of this cookie dough is 1 ¼ cup of all-purpose flour.

Cornstarch: Use 1 TBSP of cornstarch to create a wonderful texture in these cookies.

Food coloring: Adding 2-3 drops of pink gel food color will make these flower cookies vibrant and stunning in appearance!

How to make Pink Daisy Cookies

Prep

Begin by lining two baking trays with parchment paper; set them aside.

Cookie dough

Next, in a bowl of a stand mixer (you can also use a hand mixer), add in the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat at medium-high speed until everything is combined and the mixture turns creamy.

Then add in the condensed milk and beat again until fully mixed.

After that, add in the cornstarch and gently mix just until it’s well incorporated.

Start adding the flour in batches and mix until it forms a smooth dough. You may need to knead it by hand to make it smooth.

Proceed to divide the dough into two equal parts. Then add a few drops of pink gel food color to one half of the dough and mix well until the color is evenly distributed.

Chill

Continue to wrap each large piece of dough in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill.

Shape

Take the chilled dough out of the fridge and roll into small balls, each weighing approximately 4 grams (about 1 tsp).

Begin by arranging 5 small pink dough balls to form a circle, creating the flower petals. Place a parchment paper on top of the circle and gently press the dough with a glass or spatula to flatten them slightly. Then use a wooden skewer to make some impressions on the flower petals.

Take a small ball of uncolored dough and place it in the center of the flower for an eye-catching look. Place the flower form on the prepared baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

After that, refrigerate the formed cookies again for at least 30 minutes.

Bake

Around the 20-minute mark, get the oven preheating to 325°F/160 C.

Then remove the cookies from the fridge and place them in the preheated oven to bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn slightly golden.

Be sure to let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking tray before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve and enjoy!

Pink Daisy Cookies

Pink Daisy Cookies made from a buttery vanilla dough, formed to look like pretty flower petals perfect for parties! Delightful butter cookies with a tender texture that melts in your mouth!

Course Cookies, treat

Cuisine American

Keyword daisy cookies

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 45

Servings cookies

Calories 135kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

6 ½ TBSP Butter room temp 90 grams
½ cup Powdered sugar 60 grams
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2 TBSP Condensed milk
1 ¼ cup All-purpose flour 150 grams
1 TBSP Cornstarch
2-3 drops of pink gel food color

Instructions

Prep: Line your baking tray with parchment paper; set aside.
Dough: In a bowl of a stand mixer (you can also use a hand mixer), add in the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat at medium-high speed until everything is combined and the mixture turns creamy.
Add in the condensed milk and beat again until fully incorporated. Add in the cornstarch and gently mix just until it's well incorporated.
Start adding the flour in batches and mix until it forms a smooth dough. You may need to knead it by hand to make it smooth.
Divide the dough equally into two parts. Add a few drops of pink gel food color to one half of the dough and mix well until the color is evenly distributed.
Chill: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Shape: Take the chilled dough and roll small balls, each weighing approximately 4 grams (1 tsp)
Arrange 5 small balls to form a circle, creating the flower petals. Place a parchment paper on top of the circle and gently press the balls with a glass or spatula to flatten them slightly. Use a wooden skewer to make some impressions on the flower petals.
Take a small ball of dough in a contrasting color and place it in the center of the flower for an eye-catching look.
Refrigerate the formed cookies again for at least 30 minutes.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 325°F / 160 C. Remove the cookies from the fridge and place them in the preheated oven to bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn slightly golden.
Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes in the baking tray before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

These flower cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

How to store Blooming Sugar Cookies?

When it comes to storing cookies, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure they stay fresh and delicious for as long as possible. Here are some tips for storing your cookies:

Room Temperature: If you plan on eating your cookies within a few days, storing them at room temperature is perfectly fine. Just make sure to keep them in an airtight container to prevent them from becoming stale or dry.
Freezer: If you want to keep your cookies for an extended period of time, freezing them is the best option. Make sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. When you’re ready to eat them, simply thaw them at room temperature for a few hours.
Avoid Moisture: Moisture is the enemy of cookies, so make sure to keep them away from any sources of moisture. This includes storing them in a dry place, away from any fruits or vegetables that might release moisture.

What is the best way to soften butter?

A quick and easy way to soften your butter is warm a tall drinking glass in the microwave for 45-60 seconds. Then, place the wrapped stick of butter in the cup and turn it over on the counter. Leave it that way for a few minutes. Another simple trick is to pull the butter out an hour before you are going to start baking, that is a sure fire way to soften it up without any effort at all!

Do I have to chill the cookie dough?

When recipes request that you chill your cookie dough it is usually for a good reason. That reason is that the flavor gets a bit more time to develop and the cookies taste even more incredible. But the biggest reason is because of the butter/fats in the dough. By chilling the dough we allow the fats to solidify which means your cookies will not spread out as much while baking, so the texture turns out perfectly. This is especially important on warmer days or when your butter is warm or softened.

Pink Daisy Cookies are made from a buttery vanilla dough, formed to look like pretty blooming flower petals perfect for parties! Delightful butter cookies that melt in your mouth!

Try more amazing Spring & Summer cookie recipes here:

Pink Daisy Cookies are so easy to make, from a soft vanilla dough, then shape into pretty flowers! These delicious butter cookies have an incredible texture that melts in your mouth!

Pink Daisy Cookies are made from a buttery vanilla dough formed to look like pretty blooming flower petals perfect for parties!

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EASTER BROWNIE BLOSSOM COOKIES

Nellie — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:48:00 +0000

Easter Brownie Blossom Cookies made with a brownie mix, mini chocolate chips & festive sprinkles for rich, chocolaty brownie mix cookies perfect for a holiday!

The unique appearance and delectable taste of these triple chocolate cookies make them a standout addition to any festive table, leaving guests eager for seconds. Colorful sprinkles and Hershey’s Kisses on top make these blossom cookies visually appealing and irresistibly sweet!

A Simple Cookie Recipe Using Brownie Mix

Creating cookies with brownie mix is an easy and delicious choice. This recipe combines familiar ingredients for a tasty treat. These cookies offer a chewy texture with rich flavors and colorful sprinkles for a festive touch. The addition of Hershey’s Kisses creates a delightful surprise in every bite. Perfect for sharing or indulging, this simple recipe highlights the joy of baking with brownie mix.

Why you’ll love this Chocolate Cookie Recipe

Rich Chocolate Flavor: Using dark chocolate brownie mix provides a deep, satisfying chocolate experience. The addition of mini chocolate chips and chocolate syrup adds more layers of chocolatey goodness.
Quick and Easy: With straightforward steps, these cookies come together swiftly. They bake in a short time, so they are ideal for gatherings or last-minute treats.
Festive Appeal: The holiday colored sprinkles brighten the cookies, making them visually appealing for Easter celebrations. Hershey’s Kisses on top add a special touch that kids and adults alike will admire.

Ingredients in Easter Brownie Blossom Cookies

Brownie mix: You need one 18-oz box of dark chocolate brownie mix, you can use a milk chocolate or fudge brownie mix if you prefer.

Flour: Add ¼ cup of flour to the brownie mix to get the cookies to the right consistency.

Eggs: 2 large eggs will help to bind all the ingredients together.

Butter: Use ¼ cup of butter, melted, for rich flavored cookies.

Chocolate syrup: Just 1 TBSP of chocolate syrup adds more incredible flavor.

Vanilla: 1 tsp of vanilla extract is needed for this cookie dough.

Mini chocolate chips: Add 1 cup of mini chocolate chips is mixed into the cookie dough for texture and of course, more chocolate!

Sprinkles: You will need 1 cup of holiday colored sprinkles. Use “Jimmies Sprinkles”, which are the straight line sprinkles, or the little ball sprinkles called “nonpareils”. If your sprinkles are too thick they will melt in the oven so stay away from the shaped sprinkles like stars and hearts.

Hershey’s Kisses: About 36 Hershey’s Kisses are needed, depending on how many cookies you make.

How to make Brownie Blossom Cookies

Prep

Preheat the oven to 375° F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, set them aside.

Cookie dough

In a large bowl, whisk to combine the brownie mix and all-purpose flour. Add the eggs, melted butter, chocolate syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix again until just combined.

Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

Scoop & bake

Use a one-tablespoon cookie scoop to create balls of cookie dough. Roll each ball in the holiday sprinkles and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1.5” apart.

Bake the cookies for 8 minutes, then remove them from the oven and let them cool for about 3 minutes before pressing one chocolate kiss in the middle of each cookie.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 more minutes and then transfer them to a wire baking rack to cool completely.

Serve & enjoy!

Easter Brownie Blossom Cookies

Easter Brownie Blossom Cookies combine the rich taste of brownies with a festive twist, making them a perfect treat for your holiday gatherings. With a blend of brownie mix, mini chocolate chips, and colorful sprinkles, these brownie mix cookies offer a delicious combination of flavors and textures.

Course Cookies, Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Easter Brownie Blossom Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 21

Servings cookies

Calories 149kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

18 oz box dark chocolate brownie mix
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
¼ cup unsalted butter melted
1 TBSP chocolate syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup of holiday sprinkles use “Jimmies Sprinkles”, the straight line sprinkles, or the little ball sprinkles called “nonpareils”. If your sprinkles are too thick they will melt in the oven so stay away from the shaped sprinkles like stars and hearts.
36 chocolate Hershey’s kisses

Instructions

Prep: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, set them aside. Preheat the oven to 375° F
Cookie dough: Whisk to combine the brownie mix and all-purpose flour in a large bowl. Add the eggs, melted butter, chocolate syrup, and vanilla extract and mix again until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Scoop & bake: Use a one-tablespoon cookie scoop to create balls of cookie dough. Roll each ball in the sprinkles and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1.5” apart.
Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let them cool for about 3 minutes before pressing one chocolate kiss in the middle of each cookie.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 additional minutes and then transfer them to a wire baking rack to cool completely. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

These chocolate cookies will stay fresh for up to 3-5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

How long are Chocolate blossom cookies good for?

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container, at room temperature, and they will last up to 5 days. If you want to keep them fresh for longer, you can store them in the refrigerator for 7-10 days or freeze them for up to three months. When freezing, make sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag.

What can you substitute for butter when making these cookies?

For those looking to replace butter, options include vegetable oil, coconut oil, or applesauce. Generally, using oil will yield a denser texture, while applesauce adds moisture and sweetness.

How do you achieve the correct consistency for cookie dough using brownie mix?

Adding the ¼ cup of flour called for to the brownie mix helps achieve the right consistency. If the dough is too dry, a small amount of water or an additional egg can be included to improve texture.

What other holidays can I make these cookies for by switching up the sprinkles color?

Different colored sprinkles can be used for various holidays. For example, red and green sprinkles work well for Christmas, red & pink for Valentine’s Day, and orange and black for Halloween.

Do I have to add the Hershey Kiss on top of the cookie?

Including a Hershey Kiss is optional. It enhances the flavor and appearance of the cookies, but they can still be enjoyable without it.

Hosting this Easter? Try more of our holiday recipes here:

For a simple and delicious appetizer, give this easy spinach dip a try. It is perfect served alongside crackers, bread, or veggies!
These blackberry caprese skewers are a delightful addition to your holiday spread, they are light, refreshing, and sure to please.
Our recipe for loaded potato salad is always a hit at events, it’s a filling dish that feeds a crowd well.
Make this braided sweet bread and impress your guests with a sweet golden crust and fluffy center. Nothing is more enjoyable than a warm loaf of homemade bread.
Finish your spread off with more dessert options like these Easter Rice Krispie Treats, or more colorful blossom cookies.

Easter Brownie Blossom Cookies are rolled in sprinkles before being baked and topped with a chocolate kiss. These brownie cookies are perfect for any spring gathering or event!

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EASTER BLOSSOM COOKIES

Jessica — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:33:44 +0000

Easter Blossom Cookies are rolled in pastel sanding sugar before being baked and topped with a chocolate kiss. Lovely simple Easter cookies are a festive family favorite!

Theses blossom cookies are soft and chewy, with a slightly crisp exterior and sweet chocolatey center. The taste of chocolate kiss cookies is sweet, but not overly so, with a subtle vanilla and almond flavor that complements the candy center perfectly.

Simple Cookies for Easter

Whether you are looking for a fun Easter baking project to do with your kids or simply want to indulge in a sweet treat, Easter Blossom Cookies are a great option. With their beautiful appearance and delicious taste and texture, they are sure to be a hit at any Easter gathering.

These cookies require only a few simple ingredients and can be made in no time. The recipe is easy to follow, and even beginners can make these cookies without any trouble. Another great thing about this easy treat is they can be customized to fit any occasion. You can use different colored sugars or sprinkles to match any theme or holiday. Additionally, you can use different flavored kisses to switch up the flavor profile. A win win if you ask me!

Ingredients for Easter Blossom Cookies

Butter: You will need ½ cup of butter, softened, to make the cookies rich and moist.

Sugar: Add in 1 cup of sugar to sweeten these cookies perfectly and give them a chewy texture.

Egg: Help bind the ingredients together by using 1 egg in the dough.

Vanilla extract: Use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance the incredible flavors in this recipe.

Almond extract: For even more great taste, add in 1 teaspoon of almond extract.

Flour: The structural base of this cookie recipe is 2 cups of flour.

Baking soda: You need ½ teaspoon of baking soda to help these cookies rise and puff up as they bake.

Salt: Balance the sweet flavors in this cookie by adding ½ teaspoon of salt.

Milk: Give the dough some moisture by using 1 tablespoon of milk.

Sanding sugar: Coat these tasty treats with pastel sanding sugar, pink, yellow, green, and blue. If you want to skip this step and use food coloring in the dough, that is an option too. Although the sanding sugar makes these cookies extra sweet & delicious.

Hershey Kisses: For the center of the blossom cookie, use 24 Hershey Hugs & Kisses, or any flavor you prefer.

How to make Blossom Easter Cookies

Prep

To begin, preheat the oven to 350°F. Then line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat and set it aside.

Also, pour the different colored sanding sugars into small bowls and set them aside for a future step.

Dough

In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Next add in the egg and both extracts, beat until just combined. Continue to mix in the flour, baking soda, salt, and milk.

Once everything is combined, form about 1 tablespoon size balls of dough. Then roll each ball of dough into one of the sanding sugars and place it onto the prepared baking tray.

Bake

Proceed to place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are just set. You may need to bake the cookies in two batches.

Let the cookies cool for 2 minutes, then top each one with a Hershey Kiss, pressing it into the cookie slightly. Serve and enjoy!

Easter Blossom Cookies

Easter Blossom Cookies are going to be the hit of the holiday! Perfect for Spring these light Easter sugar cookies are rolled in pastel sanding sugar before being baked and topped with a chocolate kiss.

Course Cookies, Cookies, Dessert, treat

Cuisine American

Keyword Easter Blossom Cookies

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings cookies

Calories 130kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup butter softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 TBSP milk
Pastel sanding sugar pink, yellow, green, blue
24 Hershey Hugs Kisses

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat and set it aside. Pour the different colored sanding sugars into small bowls and set them aside for a future step.
Dough: In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Next add in the egg and extracts and beat until just combined. Next mix in the flour, baking soda, salt and milk.
Once everything is combined form about 1 tablespoon size balls of dough. Roll each dough ball into one of the sanding sugars and place onto the lined baking tray.
Bake: Proceed to place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are just set. You may need to bake the cookies in two batches.
Let the cookies cool for 2 minutes before topping each one with a Hershey Kiss pressing them into the cookie slightly. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

These blossom cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Or place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

How long are Easter Blossom Cookies good for?

Easter Blossom Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you want to keep them fresh for longer, you can store them in the refrigerator for 7-10 days or freeze them for up to three months. When freezing, make sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag.

Can you substitute the extract in Easter Blossom Cookies?

Yes! Simply replace the vanilla extract with any flavor extract you prefer. A fruit flavor extract would taste amazing, lemon, orange, or strawberry. Or if you can add in peppermint extract for a festive Christmas flavor. You really can’t go wrong with experimenting with different flavors in this simple cookie dough.

What are some popular variations of Blossom Cookies for Easter?

Some popular variations of Blossom Cookies for Easter include using different types of candy in the center, such as pastel-colored M&M’s or jelly beans. You can also add sprinkles or colored sugar to the top of the cookies before baking to give them a festive look. Another option is to use different types of cookie dough, such as chocolate or peanut butter.

Can I make Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies with a twist?

Yes, you can make Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies with a springtime twist by using pastel-colored candy in the center, such as Reese’s Pieces or pastel-colored Hershey’s Kisses. Another option is to use a peanut butter cookie dough instead of sugar cookie and decorate them with peanut butter frosting and spring-themed decorations.

Easter Blossom Cookies are rolled in pastel sanding sugar before being baked and topped with a chocolate kiss. Lovely simple Easter cookies are a festive family favorite!

For more festive Easter treats, try our other favorites here:

Easy Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
Little Lemon Drops
Jumbo Lemon Easter Cookies
Easy Easter Egg Nests
Easter Rice Krispie Treats
Cadbury Mini Eggs Brownie Bars
Easy Easter Marshmallow Bark
Homemade Chocolate Marshmallow Eggs
Braided Sweet Bread
Easter Egg Sugar Cookies
Easter Sprinkle Cookies
Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies
Carrot Cake Cookies

Easter Blossom Cookies are chewy, sweet, and have a slightly crisp outside, making them a delightful treat to enjoy this holiday! These Easter sugar cookies are perfect for any Spring event, serve them up at your next family gathering or event and they are sure to be a hit!

Easter Blossom Cookies are rolled in pastel sanding sugar before being baked and topped with a chocolate kiss. Lovely simple Easter cookies are a festive family favorite!

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