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