Poinsettia Blossom Cookies
Transform your holiday table into a winter wonderland with these stunning Poinsettia Blossom Cookies! Bursting with festive cheer, these buttery sugar cookies are rolled in vibrant red and green sanding sugar, then decorated with candied cherries and candy leaves to mimic the beauty of poinsettias. Easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes, they’re the perfect centerpiece for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or edible gifts. With their soft, tender texture and eye-catching design, these cookies are as delightful to eat as they are to display. Serve them alongside hot cocoa or as a sweet addition to your dessert spread, and watch them disappear almost as quickly as they’re made!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup red sanding sugar
- 0.5 cup green sanding sugar
- 20 candied red cherries (cut into quarters or halves)
- 40 small green candy leaves or green sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, beating until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Divide the dough into two portions. Roll one portion into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in red sanding sugar. Roll the second portion into 1-inch balls and coat them in green sanding sugar.
Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Make a gentle indentation in the center of each cookie using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes.
While the cookies are still warm, place a red candied cherry piece in the indentation of each cookie, pressing gently. Arrange green candy leaves or sprinkles around the cherry to form a poinsettia shape.
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Serve and enjoy your festive Poinsettia Blossom Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7575 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.3 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.5 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 1232 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1431.7 g | 521% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 1079.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.1 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 807 mg | 17% | |
*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.
