Best 8 Sunflower Seed Cookies Recipes

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**Introducing Sunflower Seed Cookies: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

Immerse yourself in the realm of culinary delights with sunflower seed cookies, a delectable treat that captivates taste buds with its symphony of flavors and textures. These cookies, crafted with a harmonious blend of sunflower seeds, oats, and a touch of sweetness, offer a delightful crunch with every bite. Whether you're seeking a wholesome snack, a sweet ending to a meal, or a thoughtful gift from the kitchen, these sunflower seed cookies promise to deliver an unforgettable experience.

Embark on a culinary journey with three enticing variations of sunflower seed cookies, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat. The first recipe presents a symphony of flavors with the addition of dried cranberries and zesty orange zest, while the second tempts with the allure of rich chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt. For those who delight in nutty nuances, the third recipe incorporates the earthy goodness of almond butter, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

With their irresistible appeal and versatility, sunflower seed cookies stand as a testament to the boundless possibilities of culinary creativity. Indulge in their wholesome goodness as a nutritious snack, pair them with a warm cup of tea or coffee for a cozy afternoon treat, or share their delightful taste with loved ones as a heartfelt gift.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SUNFLOWER SEED COOKIES



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We grow 800 acres of sunflowers and use the nutritious seeds in a variety of recipes.-Connie White, Stirum, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup roasted salted sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add water and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in sunflower sees. , Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SUNFLOWER SEED BUTTER COOKIES



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Make and share this Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by azrockchick

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2-3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sunflower seed butter, chilled
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together butter, Sunflower Seed Butter and both sugars until fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Gradually beat in flour mixture.
  • Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2-4 hours.
  • Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls with your hands. Place about 3 inches apart on ugreased baking sheets. Dip a fork in flour and press onto tops of cookies, making a criss-cross pattern on each cookie.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Careful not to burn the bottoms. Cool on baking sheets for a minute, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1746.8, Fat 75.2, SaturatedFat 45.5, Cholesterol 394.5, Sodium 1605.9, Carbohydrate 251.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 155.3, Protein 19.9

OATMEAL SUNFLOWER SEED COOKIES



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Make and share this Oatmeal Sunflower Seed Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick oats
1 cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Cream butter and both sugars well.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • Mix well.
  • Drop by teaspoons onto a well greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes.

SUNFLOWER SEED AND CHIP COOKIES



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These are so yummy, and best with butterscotch chips (but you can try chocolate or peanut butter too!)

Provided by jswinks

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups oatmeal (uncooked)
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Cream together margarine, shortening, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour, salt, soda and oatmeal.
  • Mix well and add in sunflower seeds and chips.
  • Shape into balls, flaten slightly on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes.

SOUTH DAKOTA SUNFLOWER SEED COOKIES



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Light, delicate semisweet cookies.

Provided by Teresa

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     International Cookie Recipes     American Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups margarine, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream sugar and butter or margarine. Add flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Then add coconut and sunflower seeds. Mix well.
  • Shape into one inch balls and bake on ungreased cookie sheets for 15 minutes or until delicately browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 232.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

OATMEAL, RAISIN, SUNFLOWER SEED COOKIES



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This is my favorite cookie that my grandma made. A cookie that sneaks all sorts of healthy things in on you but is still very yummy.

Provided by backyrat

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 36 cookies, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups quick oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup corn oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F Mix all ingredients together in mixing bowl. Form into 1" balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • If you find them hard to form into the 1" balls, add a tiny bit of water to the recipe to make it less crumbly.

RAISIN-SUNFLOWER SEED-VANILLA-COOKIES



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This recipe makes for crunchy little morsels with a distinct vanilla taste. Originally the recipe called for hazelnuts, but I cant have those, so I changed it to roasted, caramelized sunflower seeds. Feel free to use nuts or seeds of your choice, though.

Provided by Lalaloula

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 22 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

50 g raisins
225 g butter, softened
50 g sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon ground vanilla (or 10 drops vanilla extract)
225 g flour
1 pinch salt
50 g oats
50 g roasted caramelized sunflower seeds or 50 g nuts, of your choice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F.
  • Place raisins in a bowl and pour hot water over them. Put aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar in a big bowl. Add egg and vanilla.
  • Mix in flour, salt, sunflower seeds/nuts and oats. Mix well. Drain raisins and fold into mixture.
  • Using your hands, take off portions of dough roughly the size of a ping-pong ball and roll into balls.
  • Place on a paper-lined baking sheet with a little space in between and bake for 12-15 minutes or until slightly browned.

SUNFLOWER SEED COOKIES



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This recipe uses all natural ingredients, and no processed sugar. Whole wheat pastry flour can be found at health food stores, or you can substitute unbleached all-purpose flour, or regular whole wheat flour.

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c butter or shortening
1 c honey or sorghum, or half cup of each
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
3 c oatmeal
1 c sunflower seeds
1/2 c shredded coconut (optional)
sunflower seeds for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line cookie pans with parchment or silicone mats. Make sure butter is softened to room temperature.
  • 2. Blend together the butter, honey or sorghum, eggs, and vanilla. Stir together the flour, soda, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture. Fold in the oats, sunflower seeds, and coconut.
  • 3. Drop by tablespoons 2" apart on prepared baking sheets. If desired, press about 1/2 teaspoon additional sunflower seeds on top of cookies as decoration, flattening cookies slightly.
  • 4. Bake at 350° about 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool on pans about 3 minutes; then remove to wire rack to finish cooling.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This helps the ingredients blend together more easily and results in a smoother, more consistent cookie dough.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in tough, chewy cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough helps the flavors to develop and also makes the dough easier to handle.
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough. This ensures that all of the cookies are the same size and shape, which helps them bake evenly.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking can dry out the cookies. The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when they come out of the oven.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This helps the cookies to firm up and also prevents them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Sunflower seed cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect sunflower seed cookies every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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