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Baby in Bloom Cookies: 12 Irresistibly Cute Steps

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  • Author: Casey Mitchell
  • Prep Time: 30 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Create Pinterest-worthy Baby in Bloom cookies with this simple recipe, perfect for parties and family fun.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Royal icing in various colors
  • Edible sugar flowers

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  7. Cut out flower shapes using cookie cutters.
  8. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Decorate with royal icing and edible sugar flowers.
  12. Let the icing set completely before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
  • You can use any flower-shaped cookie cutters you like.
  • Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg