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Lemon Sugar Cookies with Candied Flowers

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Delightful lemon sugar cookies topped with beautiful candied flowers, perfect for any occasion and lighter than traditional cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Cup unsalted butter (226 grams)
  • 1 Cup granulated white sugar (200 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all purpose flour (360 grams)
  • Zest of two lemons
  • 24 to 30 fresh or dried flowers or petals (e.g., violets, pansies)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

  1. To make your edible candied flowers: Carefully pluck the individual petals from the plant. Mist the petals to clean them and place them on a towel.
  2. Place a wire cooling rack on a baking sheet.
  3. Whisk the egg white in a bowl until frothy.
  4. Coat each petal with egg white, then with granulated sugar.
  5. Place the coated petals on the rack until dry, which may take a few hours.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Cream the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  8. Beat in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and egg until well mixed.
  9. Combine the baking powder, salt, and all-purpose flour in another bowl and gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
  10. Mix until a dough forms. Add the lemon zest and mix again.
  11. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to make it easier to work with.
  12. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
  13. Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 8-13 minutes, until the edges are golden.
  14. While the cookies are still soft, gently place the candied flowers on top of each cookie.
  15. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before transferring.

Notes

For a lighter option, consider serving with fresh berries or Greek yogurt. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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Keywords: lemon cookies, sugar cookies, candied flowers, dessert, baking

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