Description
Easter Cookies are the ultimate festive treats that bring joy and creativity to your holiday celebrations. Soft, buttery cookies decorated in vibrant colors make for a delightful experience that everyone can enjoy. Perfect for gatherings, these cookies not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also serve as a canvas for artistic expression. Gather your loved ones in the kitchen and create lasting memories as you roll out dough, cut out fun shapes, and decorate with colorful icing and sprinkles. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll have a batch of delicious Easter Cookies ready to share in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- powdered sugar (for icing)
- milk or water (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in flour combined with baking powder until fully incorporated.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll out chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface; cut into desired shapes.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden; allow cooling on wire racks.
- Decorate cooled cookies with prepared icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg