Description
Delight in the cheerful spirit of spring with these festive Easter Egg Sugar Cookies. Soft, buttery, and beautifully decorated, each cookie is a canvas for your creativity, making them perfect for family gatherings or as charming gifts. Easy to make and customizable, these cookies are a delicious way to create lasting memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Royal icing for decorating
- Food coloring (gel-based)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool completely.
- Decorate with royal icing and food coloring as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg