As I was pulling weeds from the strawberry patch, it occurred to me that the two would be tasty together in some dessert. These strawberry white clover cookies are soft, slightly sweet and full of earthy flavor.
White clover is naturally sweet and has some hints of vanilla and fruity flavor, which I believed would work well with fresh strawberries. The flavor is delicate but does complement the berries delightfully.
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For this recipe, simply harvest the flower heads of white clover. Wash them to get rid of any bugs or dirt. Give those heads a rough chop for the cookie batter.
If you’re new to baking with weeds and herbs, this is a great and easy way to get started.
Don’t have any white clover? Consider substituting red clover or other edible flower (like rose petals) instead.
Strawberry White Clover Cookies
Combine sweet, fresh berries with common lawn and garden weeds for a delightful soft treat in these Strawberry White Clover Cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Butter, softened
- ¾ Cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ Cup Fresh White Clover Blossoms, packed & chopped (3/8 ounce)
- 1 Cup Strawberries, diced (5 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Sift together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and beat well. Stir in the milk.
- Beat the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until well combined. Fold in the white clover blossoms and strawberries and mix until combined.
- Drop dough by Tablespoons full onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in preheated oven for 13-15 minutes. Edges will be golden brown.
- Cool on wire cooling racks.
Jay
Friday 9th of June 2023
I’ve seen these flowers all around my neighborhood, wishing I could cook something with them. I used to always snack on them as a kid so when I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it! They turned out quite good. I only wish they were a little more moist, but that may just be from me overbaking them a little. Would recommend!!
Stephanie Kelly
Wednesday 23rd of June 2021
We really enjoyed these. I will post on IG later
Kathie Lapcevic
Wednesday 23rd of June 2021
Oh I'm so happy to know that. Thanks!
Shannon
Thursday 24th of September 2020
I have made these cookies on several occasions and we all love them, thanks for sharing with us.
Kathie Lapcevic
Friday 25th of September 2020
Oh I'm so glad to know that you've enjoyed the recipe!
Sherry
Friday 15th of May 2020
White clover is very tasty when I was a little girl I used to sit in front yard and eat small amounts of this clover never knew why I was attracted to it but I am learning a lot about this wonderful edible flower Sherry
Jake
Friday 23rd of June 2017
Clover is a nitrogen fixing "weed" that complements growing as a cover crop. It's no wonder you have "weeds" everywhere but your strawberries are fantastic - sounds like you've got a great naturally balanced growing environment!