First Day of Spring Flower Sugar Cookies
Delight in these colorful First Day of Spring Flower Sugar Cookies, featuring soft, buttery sugar cookie bases decorated with vibrant floral icing perfect for celebrating the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- Royal icing or colored buttercream for decorating
- Food coloring (various colors)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, then mix in the sour cream.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Use flower-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate cooled cookies with royal icing or colored buttercream in spring floral designs.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough for at least 1 hour before rolling to help maintain cookie shape during baking. These cookies are perfect for gifting or springtime celebrations.