Description
Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are delightful, colorful treats that bring joy to your spring celebrations. These buttery cookies melt in your mouth and are perfect for decorating with loved ones.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Powdered Sugar
- Food Coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour and baking powder; gradually combine with the wet mixture to form a dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll out the chilled dough to ¼ inch thick on a floured surface and cut into egg shapes.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool completely on wire racks.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar with water until smooth, divide into bowls, and tint with food coloring before decorating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues without altering dough consistency. - Substitute almond extract for a unique flavor twist or add sprinkles for extra festivity.