Description
Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are a delightful springtime treat that combines soft, chewy cookie goodness with colorful icing and sprinkles. Perfect for decorating with family, these cookies bring joy to any gathering and create lasting memories. With their vibrant designs and delicious flavor, they are sure to be the star of your Easter celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, sift together flour and baking powder, then gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes if you prefer thicker cookies.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets with enough space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg