Spring Cookie Collection (Print View)
Three fresh, vibrant spring cookie varieties perfect for gifting or sharing with loved ones.
# What You'll Need:
→ Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds
08 - ½ tsp baking powder
09 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Matcha Almond Shortbread
10 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - ¾ cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
13 - 1 tbsp matcha green tea powder
14 - ½ cup finely chopped almonds
15 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Strawberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
16 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
17 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
18 - 1 large egg
19 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
20 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
21 - ½ tsp baking powder
22 - ¼ tsp salt
23 - ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
24 - ½ cup white chocolate chips
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - For each cookie variety, cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs where required, along with flavorings, mixing until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for each recipe. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
05 - For drop cookies (lemon and strawberry), scoop tablespoonfuls onto prepared trays, spacing 2 inches apart. For shortbread, roll dough into a log, chill for 30 minutes, then slice into rounds.
06 - Bake each batch for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
07 - Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- You get three distinct cookies from one baking session, perfect for variety lovers
- These freeze beautifully so you can bake now and enjoy spring treats weeks later
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- Chilling the matcha dough is not optional or the cookies will spread into thin, sad puddles
- The lemon cookies are done when the bottoms just start turning golden, even if the tops look pale
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- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through for perfectly even browning every time
- Let your cookies cool completely before storing or they will steam each other into softness