Description
Delightfully floral and buttery, these Nasturtium Cookies combine the unique peppery flavor of fresh nasturtium petals with a classic sugar cookie base. Perfectly crisp at the edges and tender inside, they make an elegant treat for tea time or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh nasturtium petals (unsprayed and pesticide-free)
Garnish (Optional)
- Extra nasturtium petals for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which incorporates air for a light cookie texture.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly to infuse the dough with a warm, sweet aroma.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt into the butter mixture and stir until the dough comes together into a soft, cohesive ball.
- Fold in Nasturtium Petals: Gently fold the finely chopped nasturtium petals into the dough to evenly distribute their distinctive flavor without bruising them.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly using your fingers or a fork to help them bake evenly.
- Decorate (Optional): Press a single nasturtium petal onto the top of each cookie for an elegant and natural garnish.
- Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges start turning a light golden color, signaling they are done.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring a crisp texture.
Notes
- Ensure nasturtium petals are pesticide-free and fresh for the best flavor and safety.
- Butter should be softened but not melted for ideal creaming with sugar.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a stronger nasturtium flavor, gently increase the amount of petals, but be cautious as too many may affect cookie structure.
- You can substitute unsalted butter with salted butter but omit or reduce added salt accordingly.
