Easter Blossom Cookies (Printable)
Buttery cookies with chocolate kisses and colorful sprinkles, perfect for spring festivities.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
→ Decoration
08 - 36 chocolate blossom kisses, unwrapped
09 - Pastel sprinkles or colored sanding sugar
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them into smooth balls. Roll each in pastel sprinkles or colored sanding sugar for a festive look.
07 - Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate blossom kiss into the center of each cookie.
10 - Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dough comes together in minutes but tastes like something from a fancy bakery
- Those chocolate kisses melting into warm centers create the most satisfying gooey bite
- Kids can help roll dough balls in sprinkles, making it perfect for holiday baking together
02 -
- Press the chocolate kisses in gently but firmly—if they tip sideways, they will harden that way and look sad
- Underbaking slightly is better than overbaking because these cookies continue cooking on the hot pan
- Room temperature ingredients make or break this dough, so plan ahead and set everything out 30 minutes before baking
03 -
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to roll into smooth balls
- Rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning