Lilac Sugar Cookies (Printable)
Buttery cookies infused with fragrant fresh lilac blossoms for a delicate spring treat.
# What You Need:
→ Floral Sugar
01 - 1 cup granulated sugar
02 - 1/4 cup fresh, pesticide-free lilac blossoms, stems and green parts removed
→ Cookie Dough
03 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
07 - Prepared lilac sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps:
01 - Pulse sugar and lilac blossoms in a food processor until flowers are finely chopped and sugar becomes fragrant with pale purple hue. Set aside for use.
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl until evenly distributed.
03 - Beat butter and prepared lilac sugar in a large bowl until mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overworking the dough.
06 - Divide dough in half and shape into discs. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
08 - Roll chilled dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
09 - Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are just beginning to turn golden.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool entirely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The floral perfume is subtle and sophisticated nothing like artificial flower flavoring
- These cookies capture the fleeting magic of lilac season in something you can actually keep
02 -
- The lilac sugar needs to sit for at least an hour before using so the flowers can properly infuse their flavor
- Chilling the dough is non negotiable here or your cookies will spread into thin sad puddles
03 -
- A small pinch of lavender added to the sugar alongside the lilac creates an incredibly complex floral profile
- If your lilac sugar seems too moist after pulsing spread it on a baking sheet and let it air dry for an hour before using