Description
Delicate and floral, these dandelion cookies are a unique treat perfect for spring. Made with fresh dandelion petals, they offer a subtle hint of floral sweetness balanced with a touch of lemon zest or honey.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- â…› teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dandelion petals (cleaned and green parts removed)
Optional Additions:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest or honey for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Add Dandelion Petals: Gently fold in the cleaned dandelion petals and lemon zest or honey, if desired.
- Bake: Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Be sure to use dandelions that haven’t been treated with chemicals or pesticides.
- Rinse and dry the petals thoroughly before using.
- These cookies have a mild floral flavor and are perfect for springtime treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
