Lilac Sugar Cookies (Printable Version)
Fragrant spring cookies infused with fresh lilac blossoms and buttery sweetness.
# What You Need:
→ Floral Sugar
01 - 1 cup granulated sugar
02 - 1/4 cup fresh, pesticide-free lilac blossoms, stems and green parts removed
→ Cookie Dough
03 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
07 - Prepared lilac sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How To Make It:
01 - Pulse the sugar and lilac blossoms in a food processor until flowers are finely chopped and sugar becomes fragrant with pale purple hue.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly blended.
03 - Beat butter and prepared lilac sugar in a large bowl until mixture becomes light and fluffy.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until flour disappears and dough forms.
06 - Divide dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - Roll dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
09 - Place cookies on prepared sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are just golden.
10 - Let cookies rest on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The delicate floral flavor tastes like capturing spring in a cookie
- Theyre incredibly simple but feel fancy enough for tea parties
02 -
- Only use flowers you know are pesticide-free and safe for consumption
- The dough needs proper chilling time or it will spread too much while baking
03 -
- Pick flowers in the morning after the dew has dried for the strongest flavor
- Extra lilac sugar sprinkled on top before baking adds a lovely floral crunch