Dandelion Flower Butter Cookies
Servings: 48 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, unsalted
- 1/2 tsp. salt (omit if using salted butter)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup dandelion flower petals
- 2 cups flour, all purpose
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp. dandelion flower petals
Instructions
- Cream together the butter, sugar and salt (if using) in a large bowl, or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, until the mixture is light in colour and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time and mix thoroughly.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and dandelion flower petals.
- Pour in the flour and mix until the dough is well combined and smooth.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and roll it into a log.
- Mix together the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and 2 Tbsp. of dandelion flower petals and sprinkle onto a clean surface (counter or cutting board).
- Roll the dough log over the sugar and petal mixture.
- Wrap the log in parchment paper or plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for a least one hour or overnight.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 1/4 inch slices and lay them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350F for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edged of the cookie just begin turning light brown.