Cookie Tulips

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Delicate, fluted sugar cookie cups perfect for holding fresh fruit or creamy fillings
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Cookie Tulips

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 214.3

Description

These charming Cookie Tulips are a delightful treat that combines the simplicity of sugar cookies with the elegance of a molded shape. Made with just five basic ingredients, they bake into tender, golden discs that are then draped over cans to form beautiful, fluted cups. The result is a light, buttery vessel that is perfect for serving individual desserts. They hold their shape well, making them ideal for filling with whipped cream, custard, or fresh berries. These cookies are especially festive for spring gatherings, Easter brunches, or tea parties. Their delicate texture and sweet vanilla flavor make them a memorable addition to any dessert table, offering a charming presentation that feels homemade and heartfelt without requiring advanced baking skills.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add the egg whites and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until blended.
  4. Stir in the all-purpose flour until a soft, smooth dough forms.
  5. Lightly butter a 12x15 inch baking sheet.
  6. Using your fingertip, lightly draw a 7-inch wide circle on one corner of the baking sheet; repeat this in the opposite corner to mark where the cookies will go.
  7. Divide the dough in half. Spread each half evenly into one of the drawn circles, creating two thin, round cookies.
  8. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
  9. While the cookies are still warm and flexible, carefully lift one cookie with a wide spatula.
  10. Drape the warm cookie over a clean 1-pound food can or a similar cylindrical object.
  11. Gently pinch the sides of the cookie to form a fluted cup shape, allowing it to cool and harden in this position.
  12. Repeat the process with the second cookie.
  13. Once cool, fill with your desired toppings. Store unfilled cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 214.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.1g11%
Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 130.8mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 34.0g12%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 20.3g
Protein 3.7g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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