Description
Have you ever looked at a dandelion and thought, “What a lovely little flower!”? Well, I have, and that’s how I stumbled upon the delightful world of Dandelion Cookies. These cookies are not just a treat; they’re a sweet reminder of nature’s beauty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 stick salted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup loosely packed dandelion petals, thoroughly washed
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the Flour: Slowly add the flour into the butter mixture, stirring well until the dough appears crumbly.
- Fold in the Dandelion Petals: Gently mix the dandelion petals into the dough using a fork.
- Shape the Dough: Transfer the crumbly dough onto plastic wrap and shape it into a log, then wrap it tightly.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Slice and Bake: Unwrap the dough, slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds, and bake at 325°F for 30 minutes.
- Cool and Finish: Let the cookies cool completely and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
Notes
- Ensure dandelion petals are thoroughly washed to remove any dirt or insects.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining the cookie shape.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of sugar for topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg