Description

Soft and buttery sugar cookies shaped like flowers and decorated with colorful icing. Perfect for spring celebrations, gifting, or a fun weekend baking project.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups powdered sugar

2–3 tablespoons milk (as needed)

1 tablespoon light corn syrup

1/2 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract

Food coloring (assorted colors)

Sprinkles or decorative sugar (optional)

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Instructions

Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut out flower shapes using cookie cutters and transfer to baking sheets.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges just start to turn golden.
Let cookies cool completely on wire racks.
For the icing, mix powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and extract until smooth, adjusting milk for desired consistency.
Divide icing into bowls, color with food coloring, and decorate cookies using piping bags or brushes.
Add sprinkles or decorative sugar if desired, and allow icing to set completely before storing or serving.

Notes

Chill the dough to help cookies hold their shape while baking.

Use a gluten-free 1:1 flour blend with xanthan gum for a gluten-free version.

Undecorated cookies freeze well and can be decorated after thawing.

Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers to protect the icing.

Great activity to decorate with kids—just be prepared for some mess!

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg