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Cherry Blossom Cookies

Cherry Blossom Cookies

Indulge in the delicate sweetness of springtime with Cherry Blossom Cookies. These delightful treats are not only quick and easy to make but also packed with flavor and crafted with healthier ingredients in mind.
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Cook Time 8 minutes
Course: Cookies
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
For the Cherry Blossom Flavor
  • 1/4 cup dried cherry, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cherry blossom syrup (or maraschino cherry juice)
For Decoration
  • pink sanding sugar or edible pearl sprinkles

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend), 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  3. Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  4. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
    1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend), 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  6. Fold in the chopped cherries and cherry blossom syrup (or maraschino cherry juice).
    1/4 cup dried cherry, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon cherry blossom syrup (or maraschino cherry juice)
  7. Shape the dough into small balls.
  8. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each cookie with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
  9. Sprinkle the cookies with pink sanding sugar or edible pearl sprinkles.
    pink sanding sugar or edible pearl sprinkles
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  11. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Serve and enjoy your delicious Cherry Blossom Cookies!