Description
Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that brings joy to any celebration. Soft and buttery with colorful icing, these cookies offer a fun baking experience for the whole family. Imagine creating edible masterpieces while sharing laughter and love in the kitchen. Perfect for Easter or any occasion, they’re sure to become a cherished tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Icing colors (as desired)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt before gradually adding it to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized amounts of dough into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks; decorate with icing colors and sprinkles as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (24g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg