Lilac Sugar Cookies (Printable)
Buttery sugar cookies infused with fragrant fresh lilac blossoms create a delicate, floral spring treat perfect with tea.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Pulse the sugar and lilac blossoms in a food processor until flowers are finely chopped and sugar is fragrant with a pale purple hue. Set aside for use.
02 - Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly blended.
03 - Beat the butter and prepared lilac sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, beating until fully combined and smooth.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, stirring just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
06 - Divide dough in half, form into discs, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to firm.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut shapes using cookie cutters and transfer to prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are just beginning to turn golden. Centers should remain slightly soft.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The floral flavor is subtle and sophisticated, not perfumed or overwhelming
- These cookies transport you to spring with every single bite
02 -
- Overworking the dough makes tough cookies, so mix gently and stop as soon as the flour disappears
- The chilling step is not optional—warm dough spreads too much and loses its delicate texture
03 -
- Gently shake the lilac blossoms before using to dislodge any tiny insects that might be hiding
- For a more intense flavor, let the sugar and blossoms sit overnight before processing