Daisy Cookies
A sunny, crisp cookie that looks like a little flower and melts in your mouth, perfect for teatime or as a gift.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 225 g plain flour Sifted and aerated for best results.
- 150 g butter (cold to cool room temperature) Use cold butter for a delicate texture.
- 75 g icing sugar Contributes to the melt-in-the-mouth quality.
- as needed Smarties For the center decoration; substitute with M&M minis if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 190°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Sift or whisk plain flour and icing sugar together in a bowl.
- Add the cold butter and rub it into the dry mix until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Bring the dough together gently and divide it into small, even balls.
Shaping and Baking
- Shape each ball into a flower on the tray, pressing down and forming petal impressions, then add a Smartie in the center.
- Chill the shaped cookies on the tray for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are pale golden. Remove from oven when centers are set.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider variations such as lemon glaze or chocolate dip. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.