Spring Blossom Cookies
Bright and colorful cookies perfect for celebrating spring, these treats will delight at any gathering.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is softened but not melted.
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Can substitute with lemon or orange extract for a citrus twist.
Decoration
- 1 cup colored sugar For decorating; use different colors to match themes.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Decorate each ball with colored sugar.
Baking
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them wrapped tightly.