Description
Delightful sugar cookies decorated to resemble the enchanting Lily of the Valley flower, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- White royal icing (for decoration)
- Green royal icing (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix softened butter and sugar in a larger bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts, beating until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients to form a dough, adding milk if necessary to soften.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Use a cookie cutter to shape the cookies and place them on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges turn light golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened before creaming for best texture. Decorate creatively to capture the beauty of the flower.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg