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Perfect Teacher Appreciation Cookie Bouquet Recipe

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A delightful and easy homemade cookie bouquet recipe perfect for teacher appreciation gifts. These soft, buttery cookies are arranged on skewers in a mason jar for a charming and thoughtful presentation.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Wooden skewers (6-8 inch length)
  • Colorful tissue paper or cellophane
  • Mason jar or decorative vase
  • Ribbon or twine
  • Optional: Sprinkles or edible glitter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla bean paste until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Scoop dough using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop and roll into balls about 1 ½ inches in diameter. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft. Rotate pans halfway through baking.
  8. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and cool completely to prevent breaking on skewers.
  9. Once cooled, gently push a wooden skewer halfway through the center of each cookie.
  10. Arrange the cookie skewers in a mason jar or vase filled with crumpled tissue paper or florist foam for stability.
  11. Add colorful tissue paper around the base and tie a ribbon around the jar for a polished look.
  12. Optional: Decorate cookies with edible glitter or drizzle melted chocolate before cooling and skewering.

Notes

Do not overbake cookies to keep centers soft and prevent brittleness. Chill dough for 20 minutes if too soft. Insert skewers gently and twist slightly to avoid cracking. Use a cookie scoop for even sizes. Cookies stay fresh up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature or can be frozen for longer storage.

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