Flower Sugar Cookies
These adorable Flower Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and shaped like the cutest little blossoms. Perfect for spring baking, Easter desserts, Mother’s Day treats, baby showers, tea parties, or flower-themed birthday parties. Easy to make with simple sugar cookie dough and so fun to decorate in pink and vanilla colors, these floral cookies are guaranteed to brighten any dessert table. Save this easy spring cookie recipe for your next celebration!
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There’s something so joyful about baking cookies that look like little flowers. These Flower Sugar Cookies are one of those sweet treats that instantly brighten the table and make everyone smile. With their soft buttery texture, cheerful pink petals, and delicate blossom shape, they feel like spring in cookie form. And to be honest the dough has a Play-Doh texture which is very satisfying!
They are surprisingly simple to make, using small pieces of sugar cookie dough rolled into petals and centers, then gently pressed into the prettiest floral shapes. Perfect for Easter baking, Mother’s Day brunches, spring birthdays, garden tea parties, or simply adding a little sunshine to your cookie tray, these cookies are as fun to shape as they are to eat.
If you love cute easy bakes that look bakery-worthy without the stress, this recipe is about to become a seasonal favorite.
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~Recipe made in March 2026~
Flower Sugar Cookies
These adorable Flower Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and shaped like the cutest little blossoms. Perfect for spring baking, Easter desserts, Mother’s Day treats, baby showers, tea parties, or flower-themed birthday parties. Easy to make with simple sugar cookie dough and so fun to decorate in pink and vanilla colors, these floral cookies are guaranteed to brighten any dessert table. Save this easy spring cookie recipe for your next celebration!
Ingredients
- 8.82 oz (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp (16 g) corn starch
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) sea salt
- 4 oz (115 g) butter (Softened | At Room Temperature)
- 3.53 oz (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg (At Room Temperature)
- 1 1/2 tsp (6 g) almond extract
- 1 tsp (5 g) vanilla bean paste
- pink food coloring (Neon Pink)
Instructions
- IMPORTANT: Before starting this recipe, please know that it is not a stressful one or a long one. As a matter of fact, the dough has the same consistency of play-Doh hence it is a very relaxing activity to do and super kids friendly as well!
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. NOTE: For this recipe, I used my medium Bnmat on the top of a Medium perforated Baking Sheet from BonCOOK. Set aside.
SUGAR COOKIES PREPARATION
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, together with the corn starch and sea salt. Set aside.8.82 oz all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 2 Tbsp corn starch
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the softened butter together with the granulated sugar. Beat on a medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.4 oz butter, 3.53 oz granulated sugar
- Add the egg, almond extract, and vanilla bean paste and beat until combined.NOTE: Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.While the mixer is on the lowest setting, sprinkle the dry ingredients. Continue to mix on low until the dry ingredients are just incorporated then increase the speed to medium low until the dough comes together.NOTE: Scrape around the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure everything is properly combined.1 Large egg, 1 1/2 tsp almond extract, 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- Divide the dough in half with a rubber spatula. NOTE: If you like to use a kitchen scale. First weight your dough, mine came to 19.68 oz | 558 g then divide it by 2 = 9.84 oz | 279 gNext, mix a squirt of pink gel food coloring into one portion of dough. Mix until the dough is evenly colored. NOTE: You can use a spatula but I find it easier to put a glove on and use my hands. Be careful to not over mix the dough!pink food coloring
VANILLA DOUGH ASSEMBLY
- Using a 1/2 tsp measuring spoon, scoop out uniformly sized bits of dough, repeating the process until you have portioned a total of 60 pieces of dough.NOTE: 50 for the flowers and an additional 10 for the pink flower centers.Then, roll the bits of dough into balls with your hands and place them on one of the prepared baking sheets.
- Arrange 5 dough balls in a circle with a small opening in the center. Repeat this process until you have 10 white flower cookies, spacing them out a couple of inches apart on your baking sheet.NOTE: These cookies don't spread much as they bake.Cut a small square of parchment paper (Big enough to cover the flowers). Then, place it on top of the cookie and using a flat-bottomed glass or ramekin, gently press the glass on top of each flower to just slightly flatten it to 1/3-inch | 1 cm.NOTE: The goal isn't to completely flatten the dough, we just want to help the petals of the flower stick together once the cookies are baked.
- Then, use a the curve of the 1/2 tsp or toothpick to make 2 thin lines on each petal to give it a bit of dimension. Start in the center and make the lines go about halfway up each petal. Set aside.
- Once you have prepare the pink flowers using the pink vanilla dough, take 1 pink ball of dough and place it in the middle of your vanilla flower.Place your parchment on top and gently press the flat-bottomed glass or ramekin to create the center of your flower.Chill the cookies in the fridge for 30 minutes. This helps the cookies keep their shape. While the cookies chill, preheat the oven to 350℉/180℃.
PINK DOUGH ASSEMBLY
- Using a 1/2 tsp measuring spoon, scoop out uniformly sized bits of dough, repeating the process until you have portioned a total of 60 pieces of dough.NOTE: 50 for the pink flowers and an additional 10 for the vanilla flower centers.Then, roll the bits of dough into balls with your hands and place them on one of the prepared baking sheets.
- Arrange 5 pink dough balls in a circle with a small opening in the center. Repeat this process until you have 10 pink flower cookies, spacing them out a couple of inches apart on your baking sheet.NOTE: These cookies don't spread much as they bake.Using the previously cut parchment paper, place it on top of the cookie and using a flat-bottomed glass or ramekin, gently press the glass on top of each flower to just slightly flatten it to 1/3-inch | 1 cm.NOTE: The goal isn't to completely flatten the dough, we just want to help the petals of the flower stick together once the cookies are baked.
- Then, use a the curve of the 1/2 tsp or toothpick to make 2 thin lines on each petal to give it a bit of dimension. Start in the center and make the lines go about halfway up each petal.
- Take 1 vanilla ball of dough and place it in the middle of your pink flower.Place your parchment on top and gently press the flat-bottomed glass or ramekin to create the center of your flower.Chill the cookies in the fridge for 30 minutes. This helps the cookies keep their shape. While the cookies chill, preheat the oven to 350℉/180℃.
BAKE!
- Bake a tray at a time for 9 minutes at 350℉/180℃. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your cookies from 8 minutes).
- It is ready when the edges have set, but they should not have any browning. Let the cookies cool fully on the baking sheet, then enjoy!
- NOTE: Leftover cookies are best when stored in a metal tin box at room temperature up to 3 days. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!
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Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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Original Recipe “Flower cookies” by Chelsey from the blog Chelsweets
Ces biscuits fleurs sont aussi délicieux que relaxants à préparer! La pâte, douce comme de la pâte à modeler, se façonne facilement pour créer de jolies fleurs gourmandes. Un moment de pâtisserie apaisant et créatif, parfait pour le printemps, Pâques ou un goûter tout en douceur. À enregistrer absolument!
Une superbe idée, elles sont magnifique, quelle créativité !
Cette pâte c’est de la vraie pâte à modeler pour le plaisir des grands et petits 🙂 Merci à toi, Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
Coucou, ces biscuits sont adorables! On hésiterait presque à les croquer hihi! J’aime beaucoup ta mise en scène également, tu en as de bonnes idées! Bisous
Merci Marie, c’est gentil à toi, merci pourt tes encouragements! J’ai passé un bon moment à prendre mes photos (rien ne me plaisait…) J’ai finalement opté pour celles-ci en vue de haut. Grosses Bises à toi, ~Nessa
Ces biscuits sont vraiment très beaux, un grand bravo pour cette jolie recette fleurie
Merci beaucoup Christèle, je suis ravie que ces biscuits fleuris te plaisent. Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
Wow! These cookies are absolutely gorgeous, Nessa. And I love that they are still easy to make. We have plans to hang out with the neighbors, and I’m thinking I should make a plate of these cookies. They’re perfect for spring and summer gatherings!!
Hi David, Yes! These cookies would be totally a hit among the delicious food display you will make that is for sure. Spring is slowly showing up this week in Chicago with thunderstorms so no outdoor seating for us yet (at least no snow, ah!). Enjoy your day, ~Nessa
Ces jolis biscuits sont vraiment un enchantement pour les yeux ! vive le printemps… Bon dimanche à toi. Bises
Si tu savais Clarisse… On attend toujours le printemps ici à Chicago, il passe de temps en temps mais les températures froides reviennent aussitôt ; et après on a trop chaud LOL. Grosses Bises à toi, ~Nessa
Oh, quelle perfection ! Ils sont tellement mignons, on dirait qu’ils sortent directement d’un jeu vidéo ou d’un dessin animé. Bravo !!
Bonne journée, bises.
C’est tellement vrai Marion, tu vois toujours juste! La pâte est de la vraie pâte à modeler. C’était tellement relaxant à préparer, j’ai passé un bon moment. Surtout que je pensais que ce serait long et embétant, mais en fait, j’aurai pu faire la recette x2 et cela aurait été tout aussi bien 🙂 Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
So pretty and cheerful, Nessa! I love how simple yet elegant these flower cookies look – perfect for spring
As soon as I saw Chelsey’s recipe last year, I had put it on the top of my list for Spring. I don’t know how it is for you up North but here in Chicago, we keep having a glimpse of Spring but the cold always returns. Enjoy your Sunday, ~Nessa
Des petits merveilles à déguster, j’aime beaucoup ta recette.
Belle soirée,
Roh Roh merci merci, mais tu sais la recette ne vient pas de moi mais de Chelsey. Depuis que je les ai vu, j’avais très envie de les faire aussi 🙂 Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
comme elles sont belles
bonne journée
Un vrai jardin de fleurs ; merci Corinnette. Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
Superbes tes biscuits petites fleurs, j’adore !!
Je te souhaite un bon week-end. Bisous
Merci beaucoup Fabienne, cela me fait plaisir qu’ils te plaisent. J’avais envie de faire quelque chose de Printanier en attendant que le Printemps arrive chez nous à Chicago. Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
Bravo à toi Nessa, tu fais des merveilles.
Bon week-end à toi. Gros bisous
Tu sais Amélie, j’ai adoré préparer ces biscuits: La pâte est super agréable à manier, de la vraie pâte à modeler. Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
C’est trop beau 🌸 Presque tu le manges pas pour le garder en déco 🤭
Bravo Nessa pour ces biscuits printanier 💜
Tu es vraiment adorable Pela, c’était pour un cadeau, cela leur a fait bien plaisir. Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
Oh comme c’est amusant, j’ai vu cette recette il y a pas longtemps je ne sais plus ou et je l’ai mise dans mes favoris. En tout cas tu les as magnifiquement réussies. bises et belle fin de semaine nessa
C’est la recette de Chelsey, depuis qu’elle était sortie l’année dernière, elle était sur ma liste. Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
Ils sont sublimes tes biscuits. Ces petites fleurs printanières ne demandent qu’à être croquées.
En espérant que tout va bien pour toi, bisous
Coucou Isa, ça va bien, je te remercie. Je suis vraiment ravie que mes biscuits te plaisent. On attend le printemps avec impatience ici à Chicago (Il commence à se faire tarder… LOL) Grosses Bises à toi, ~Nessa
C’est magnifique et tellement printanier ! Bisous
Merci Isa, on attend le Printemps le pied ferme à Chicago… Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
bonjour, comment vas tu? c’est tellement mignon! ça donne vraiment envie. tu as toujours d’excellentes idees. passe une belle soirée et à bientôt!
Merci c’est vraiment gentil, mais tu sais l’idée ne viens pas de moi 🙂 C’était super sympa à faire en tous les cas! Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
Incroyable ces couleurs, vraiment magnifique !
Tu vois Isa, j’essaie de faire venir le printemps à Chicago, Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
Ils sont magnifiques bravo !! beau travail ! bisous
Merci beaucoup Christalie, c’est vraiment très gentil à toi! Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
you have turned simple sugar cookies into an art 🙂 They look almost too pretty to eat, Nessa.
Thanks Angie, they were so much fun to make, just like Play-Doh. ~Nessa
Waaaw ! C’est lumineux, c’est superbe, les couleurs sont magnifiques, j’adore ! Bravo, bisous et excellente journée
Merci Rachida, le rose rend si bien merci beaucoup, vivement que le printemps arrive à Chicago… LOL Bisous, ~Nessa
These look amazing, and would make such a lovely gift 🙂
You are the best Tandy, these were for gifting to a Mom-to-be and she loved them. Thank you so much, ~Nessa
Ils sont canons! tes photos sont superbes! 😍
Merci Nadine, j’ai passé un moment à prendre des photos pour savoir lesquelles je préfèrerai et au final la vue de haut était ma préférée (mieux que dans le bol à biscuits). Bisous, ~Nessa
C’est magnifique et sûrement tres bon !
belle journée ; bises / Nicole
Merci beaucoup Nicole, tu me fais vraiment super plaisir. Bises, ~Nessa
Quelle patience tu as ils sont justes magnifiques tes biscuits
Bises
Franchement c’est très relaxant, j’ai passé un superbe moment à les préparer. Merci beaucoup, Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
Elles sont magnifiques. Qu’est ce que tu es douée. Un grand bravo 🙂 Gros bisous Nessa, j’espère que tu vas bien ^^
Martine tu es adorable, merci beaucoup, tu as toujours un mot gentil. Grosses Bises, ~Nessa
Ils sont magnifiques ces petits gateaux, je ne sais pas si j’oserai les manger 😉
Bisous.
Mais ou iil faut absolument les goûter, ils ont un délicieux goût de vanille 🙂 Merci beaucoup Mam’s, Bises, ~Nessa