Description
Baking Easter Egg Sugar Cookies is a cherished tradition that fills your home with sweet aromas and vibrant colors. These soft, buttery cookies are perfect for spring celebrations, adorned with colorful royal icing and sprinkles that will delight both kids and adults alike. Join in the fun of cookie decorating, creating edible masterpieces that are as enjoyable to make as they are to eat!
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
- Royal icing (for decorating)
- Food coloring (gel preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let them cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking. Experiment with extracts; almond extract can add a unique flavor twist. For vibrant colors, choose gel food coloring over liquid.