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Easter Sugar Cookies

Easter Sugar Cookies

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Easter Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet, decorated with festive pastel icing and sprinkles. Theyโ€™re easy to make, perfect for Easter celebrations, and a fun baking activity for the whole family!


Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Icing:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (pastel colors: pink, yellow, blue, green)
  • Easter sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  • Preheat & Prep:
    Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Make the Dough:
    In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.

  • Roll & Cut:
    Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use Easter-themed cookie cutters (bunnies, eggs, chicks) to cut out shapes. Transfer cookies to the baking sheet.

  • Bake:
    Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on a wire rack before decorating.

  • Make the Icing:
    In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide icing into separate bowls and mix with different food coloring shades.

  • Decorate:
    Use a spoon or piping bag to decorate the cookies with the icing. Add sprinkles for a festive touch. Allow the icing to set before serving.

  • Serve & Enjoy:
    Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.



Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 160 kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 25mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg