Description
Easter Cookies are a delightful treat that brings the spirit of spring to your gatherings. These soft, buttery cookies are beautifully adorned with colorful icing and festive sprinkles, making them perfect for celebrations or simply brightening your day. With a burst of flavor in every bite, these cookies are easy to make, allowing everyone to join in the fun of baking and decorating. Create sweet memories with this simple yet stunning recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For Frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4–6 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool for five minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cool, mix powdered sugar with milk for frosting and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg