Description
Easter Cookies are a delightful treat that add sweetness and color to your holiday celebrations. Easy to make and fun for the whole family, these cookies will be a festive favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Icing sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool completely before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For a unique flavor, swap vanilla extract for almond extract. Add lemon zest or chocolate chips for added variety. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.