Description
These 3-ingredient flower cookies are light, buttery, and delicately crisp with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for spring gatherings or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons (86 g) powdered sugar
- 2 1/4 cups (256 g) cake flour
Instructions
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Scrape bowl thoroughly and add cake flour. Mix on low until dough forms.
- Divide and tint dough if desired. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.
- Roll dough into scant 1 teaspoon balls.
- Arrange one plain ball in center and six colored balls around to form flowers.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before removing from baking sheet.
Notes
- Use low-protein cake flour for best texture.
- Measure flour by spooning and leveling.
- Chill dough to prevent spreading.
- Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg