Description
Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are the perfect sweet treat to celebrate spring! These soft, buttery cookies are adorned with vibrant colors, making them a delightful addition to your Easter festivities or any spring gathering. The aroma wafting through your kitchen while they bake is sure to attract family and friends. Easy to prepare, these cookies create lasting memories whether you’re baking solo or with loved ones. Unleash your creativity with fun decorations and enjoy every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (varied colors)
- Decorative sprinkles or icing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy and pale.
- Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg