Description
Brighten up your spring celebrations with these soft and chewy Pastel Iced Easter Cookies. Each bite is a delicious explosion of flavor, topped with smooth, vibrant icing that’s perfect for any festive occasion. Whether you’re decorating with family or enjoying them solo, these cookies are sure to bring smiles and sweet memories. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are the ultimate treat for any spring gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- Food coloring (pastel shades)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- While cookies cool, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth; slowly add food coloring to achieve desired pastel hues. Spread icing on cooled cookies and let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg