Carnations are beautiful flowers known for their delicate petals and vibrant colors. If you want to create cookies that resemble these lovely blooms, follow the steps below:
Before you start making the cookies, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients:
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Leave one portion plain and add a few drops of red or pink food coloring to the other portion to create the petal color. Knead the dough until the color is evenly distributed. If desired, you can divide the petal-colored dough into smaller portions and add different shades of food coloring to create a more realistic effect.
Take a small piece of the petal-colored dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten the ball between your palms to create a disc shape. Using a sharp knife or a petal-shaped cookie cutter, cut small slits around the edges of the disc to resemble the petals of a carnation. Repeat this process with the remaining petal-colored dough.
Take a small piece of the plain dough and roll it into a small ball. Flatten the ball slightly and place it in the center of each petal-shaped disc. This will represent the center of the carnation.
Take a small piece of the plain dough and roll it into a thin rope shape. Flatten the rope slightly and cut it into small leaf shapes. Attach the leaves to the base of each carnation by gently pressing them onto the petals.
Preheat your oven to the temperature specified in your cookie recipe. Place the carnation-shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake them according to the recipe's instructions, usually for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
If desired, you can decorate the carnation-shaped cookies with edible pearls or colored sugar. Gently press the decorations onto the center of each cookie to add a touch of elegance and sparkle.
Once the cookies have cooled and any decorations have been added, they are ready to be enjoyed. Serve them at a tea party, give them as gifts, or simply indulge in their deliciousness yourself!
By following these steps, you can create beautiful carnation-shaped cookies that are not only visually appealing but also tasty treats to savor.
