Description
Learn how to make beautiful buttercream flower cookies with our easy to bake, step-by-step guide. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the Buttercream:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Cookie Dough: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt until just combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- 2. Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick, cut shapes, and bake for 8-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- 3. Make Buttercream: Beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then vanilla and salt. Add heavy cream, 1 tbsp at a time, until pipe-able.
- 4. Color Buttercream: Divide buttercream and color with gel food coloring as desired.
- 5. Pipe Flowers: Fill piping bags with colored buttercream and chosen tips. Pipe various flower designs onto cooled cookies.
- 6. Add Details: Use green buttercream and a leaf tip to add leaves. Add sprinkles or edible glitter if desired. Let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 mins (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins