Daisy Cookies

These tiny, cheerful cookies shaped like flowers and topped with Smarties are perfect for afternoon tea or kids' parties. They are easy to make, travel well, and have a delightful buttery texture.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Baking

Calories: 100

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

225 g plain flour Provides structure through gluten development.
150 g unsalted butter, cold to cool room temperature, cubed Main flavor and creates flaky texture.
75 g icing sugar Gives a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth sweetness.
as needed Smarties For decoration, adds color and chocolate flavor.

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
In a bowl, whisk the plain flour and icing sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and rub it into the dry mix until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Bring the mixture together using a spatula until a smooth dough forms. Divide it into small balls of about 18–22g each.
Shape each dough ball into flower petals and press a Smartie into the center of each flower. Chill the shaped cookies for 30 minutes.

Baking

Bake the chilled cookies for 8–10 minutes until the edges are pale golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze unbaked shaped cookies for up to 3 months.