Imagine hosting a charming tea party where delicate, buttery cookies adorned with beautiful edible flowers become the star of the show. These Spring Tea Party Cookies are not just a treat; they're an experience that transforms an ordinary afternoon into a magical, Instagram-worthy moment. With their delicate texture, subtle sweetness, and stunning floral decorations, these cookies are guaranteed to impress your guests and transport them to a whimsical garden tea gathering.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 32 mins
Cuisine: British
Serves: 30 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Edible flowers for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set this dry mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Continue to mix on medium speed until everything is well incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
- Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Once all the dough is on the baking sheets, gently flatten each cookie with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass to achieve a uniform thickness.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate them with edible flowers. You can either press the flowers gently into the tops of the cookies or arrange them artistically on a serving platter.
- Serve the Spring Tea Party Cookies with your favorite tea and enjoy the delightful flavors and beautiful presentation!
Tips
- Choose fresh, pesticide-free edible flowers like pansies, violets, or rose petals for decoration.
- Ensure butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating to prevent wilting of edible flowers.
- Store cookies in a single layer to maintain the delicate flower decorations.
- For an extra touch of elegance, consider using different shaped edible flowers for variety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 25mg
