Frosted Tulip Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Tulip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup butter, softened; 6 to 7 cups confectioners' sugar; 6 tablespoons whole milk; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Paste or liquid food coloring-green, yellow, blue and red; 2 dozen cupcakes; Colored sprinkles or decorator candies; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
6 to 7 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Paste or liquid food coloring-green, yellow, blue and red
2 dozen cupcakes
Colored sprinkles or decorator candies
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in lemon zest and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2
Roll out to 1/4-in. thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a tulip cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased
3
with a craft stick under each cookie about 1-1/2-in. from top of flower. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
In a bowl, cream butter, sugar, milk and extracts until fluffy. Place 1-3/4 cups frosting in a small bowl; tint green. Frost cupcakes. Divide remaining frosting among three small bowls; tint one yellow, one blue and one pink. Frost cookies; decorate as desired. Place coconut in a bag; add green food coloring. Sprinkle over cupcake. Insert a tulip into the center of each. Serve remaining cookies alongside cupcakes.

1893

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

236

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 3 large eggs, 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Frosted Tulip Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Frosted Tulip Cookies

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