Best 5 Sunflower Sugar Cookies Recipes

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**Sunflower Sugar Cookies: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

With their vibrant yellow petals and cheerful disposition, sunflowers bring joy to any garden or field. Now, you can capture the essence of these sunny blooms in a delicious and visually appealing treat with our sunflower sugar cookies. These delightful cookies are not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful indulgence for the taste buds. Whether you're looking for a fun baking project to do with the kids or a unique and eye-catching dessert to serve at your next party, these sunflower sugar cookies are sure to be a hit.

The recipe includes step-by-step instructions for creating these beautiful cookies, along with variations for different colors and decorations. You'll also find troubleshooting tips to ensure your cookies turn out perfect every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure with our sunflower sugar cookies.

Here are our top 5 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 OATMEAL COOKIES



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A sweet oatmeal cookie with crunchy toasted sunflower seeds. This cookie is a family favorite. It calls for coconut, but I like them better without the coconut.

Provided by TOYBEME

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 52m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the white sugar, brown sugar, and butter until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Mix in the rolled oats and sunflower seeds. Stir in coconut if desired. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Leave room for spreading.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cookies begin to brown around the edge. Allow cookies to set for a few minutes on the sheet before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 102.7 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

CRISP SUNFLOWER COOKIES



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"This is the 'Sunflower State', and these crisp cookies feature sunflower seeds," says Karen Ann Bland of Gove, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup salted sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the oats, coconut and sunflower kernels., Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SUNFLOWER SUGAR COOKIES



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This is a little different then your ordinary sugar cookie. The addition of ground sunflower seeds gives it that extra flavor that makes people think twice about this cookie. I got this recipe from the 4-H cookbook from our area. Prep and cooking time does not include the refrigeration time.

Provided by mommyoffour

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups flour
1 cup ground sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring

Steps:

  • Mix and sift dry ingredients.
  • Cut in the shortening.
  • Add mixture of beaten eggs and milk.
  • Add flavoring.
  • Allow to sit in refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Roll out on floured board, 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut our with cutters.
  • Place on greased baking sheet at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.6, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 26.5, Sodium 125.6, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 12.8, Protein 3.8

CHEWY SUNFLOWER BUTTER COOKIES



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I live in a peanut-free building, but sometimes I just need a peanut butter cookie. I was wracking my brain as to how to get this taste one day, and I came up with these. They more than fit the bill and I think that instead of craving peanut butter cookies, I'll be craving these from now on instead. The cookie vultures will wait around your cooling racks in droves - I know I had a couple! Total crowd pleaser and totally peanut free!

Provided by Alessandra Martellacci

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1 cup crunchy sunflower seed butter (such as SunButter®)
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch salt
½ cup candied ginger, finely chopped
½ cup dark chocolate chunks
⅓ cup raw sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Combine shortening, sunflower seed butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and airy. Add eggs one at a time and continue beating on medium speed until very light.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and salt into a separate bowl. Mix well. Stir in candied ginger, chocolate, and sunflower seeds.
  • Gradually add flour mixture to the creamed shortening mixture, stirring gently until combined. Do not overmix. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies appear set, 8 to 10 minutes. Do not wait for the edges to brown. Cool on the cookie sheets for 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 32.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • Measure your ingredients accurately. Use a kitchen scale to measure flour, sugar, and other dry ingredients for the most precise results.
  • Use fresh ingredients. This will help your cookies taste their best.
  • Chill your dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and may burn. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will not bake through.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help prevent them from becoming soft and sticky.

Conclusion:

Sunflower sugar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, sweet flavor, and beautiful appearance, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive cookie to bake, give sunflower sugar cookies a try!

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