Best 3 Dandelion Cookies Recipes

Dandelions, those cheerful yellow flowers that dot lawns and fields, are not just weeds – they're also a culinary delight. With their slightly bitter flavor and abundance in spring, dandelions can be used to make a variety of dishes, including dandelion cookies. These cookies are a unique and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of nature, and they're also surprisingly easy to make.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

DANDELION COOKIES

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Make and share this Dandelion Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dandelion flowers, just the petals, washed and patted dry
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

Cream together the shortening and sugars.
When light and fluffy, add the vanilla and egg. Beat well.
Mix in all the dry ingredients, including the dandelion petals.
Drop by spoonfuls or roll into balls about 1/2 inch round, and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees F for about 7 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.9, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 32.9, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 0.6

DANDELION FLOWER COOKIES

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As a kid, I spent countless hours picking dandelions and putting them in cups, leaving them on the kitchen counter as a surprise for my mom. Kids LOVE dandelions, after all, they are some of the only "flowers" they are allowed to pick whenever they will. I thought this sounded like a great project for kids, and can't wait to try these cookies at the first sight of these "flowers"! From what I've heard, these are NOT very sweet. Got this from learningherbs.com Prep time does not include picking dandelions!

Provided by Mrs.R

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 23m

Yield 24 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup unbleached flour (whole wheat is fine)
1 cup dry oatmeal
1/2 cup dandelion flowers (just the yellow part...pull off the green part)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Mix the oil and honey and then beat in the 2 eggs and vanilla.
Remove the yellow flower parts from the green parts (compost the green parts).
Stir in the flour, oatmeal, and dandelion flowers.
Drop the batter by tablespoonfuls onto an oiled cookie sheet.
Bake for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.3, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 12.7, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 3.2

LAVENDER DANDELION COOKIES

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These are not a traditional cookie. These vegan cookies are great for backpacking and travel very well.

Provided by Danielle Monique Cade

Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¼ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup steel cut oats
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon flax seeds
1 tablespoon chia seeds
8 large dandelion blossoms, yellow petals only
⅛ teaspoon dried lavender flowers
1 teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup water, or as needed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, flax, chia seeds, and dandelion petals in a bowl. Crush lavender flowers with fingers; add to flour mixture. Stir in vanilla extract and enough water to create a moist dough that holds together when squeezed. Portion dough into 6 cookies and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until cookies are dry and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool before removing from baking sheet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 6.6 mg, Sugar 10 g

Tips:

Before you start baking, ensure that all of your ingredients are at room temperature. This will help them mix together more evenly and will result in a better cookie.
If you don't have any buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Be careful not to overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
If you want a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. If you want a crispier cookie, bake them immediately.
Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown. Overbaking will make them dry.
Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving. This will help them to firm up.

Conclusion:

Dandelion cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up fresh dandelion greens and are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new cookie recipe to try, give these dandelion cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!