Dainty Lily Cookies
Delight in the charm and elegance of Dainty Lily Cookies, a light and buttery treat perfect for any occasion. These delicate flower-shaped cookies are made with a simple yet flavorful combination of unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, giving them a melt-in-your-mouth texture enhanced by the addition of cornstarch. The dough is piped into beautiful floral designs, making these cookies as stunning as they are delicious. Finished with a subtle dusting of powdered sugar, they offer a refined sweetness that pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee. Ready in under 35 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe yields 24 cookies, perfect for sharing or savoring alone. Whether you’re hosting an elegant gathering or indulging in a quiet moment, these Dainty Lily Cookies will elevate your dessert game with their impressive presentation and irresistible flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add the granulated sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch to combine them evenly.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft, smooth dough forms. Do not overmix.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip for floral shaping.
Pipe small flower-shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn a light golden color.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar for a finished, elegant touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.7 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 11 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
