Easter Egg Sugar Cookies
Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are a delightful springtime treat that brings joy to any celebration. With their soft, buttery texture and vibrant icing, these cookies are perfect for decorating with kids or serving at festive gatherings. Easy to make and customize, they are sure to leave everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- Food coloring gel (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Wrap dough in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick; cut shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before decorating with royal icing mixed with food coloring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For a unique twist, substitute vanilla extract with almond extract or lemon zest. Add sprinkles before baking for extra festiveness.