Shaswati These sunflower cookies are known for their sunflower shape as well as their delicious flavor. Here’s some more information about sunflower cookies.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Baking Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Serving: 5 people
Ingredients
1cup-240ml; 1tablespoon – 15ml; 1teaspoon – 5ml;
– 2/3 cup (90 grams) Maida (All-Purpose Flour)
– 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
– 1 tablespoon orange zest (from one whole orange)
– 3-4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
– 50 grams salted butter
– 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
– A pinch of salt (optional)
– 1 tablespoon jam (of your choice) for filling the center
How to make Sunflower Cookies
1. Grease and line a baking tray, then preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, sieve the maida, baking soda and a pinch of salt. Keep them aside for next step.
3. Add the powdered sugar to the butter and mix them until you will get a creamy and smooth texture.
4. Add the all-dry ingredients, and fresh orange zest into that creamy butter and mix them all together.
5. Gradually add the fresh orange juice and mix until the dough comes together. The orange juice will give the cookies a nice citrus flavor.
6. to make one sunflower cookie, we need 1 medium and 7 small and round portions of the cookie dough.
7. Make the center by the medium ball and place the rest of 7 balls around it. Pinch each 7 ball to make the flower petals.
8. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center and fill it with jam. Follow the steps for rest of the dough.
9. Place them on the lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 17 minutes or until the cookies turn a light golden color.
10. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack. Once they have cooled, they are ready to be served.
Enjoy your homemade Sunflower Cookies with a delightful burst of orange flavor and a sweet jam-filled center. These cookies make a perfect treat for tea or dessert.
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