Description
Easter cookies decorated are a fun and creative way to celebrate the holiday. Bring joy to your gatherings with these vibrant, sweet treats that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick; cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden around edges.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating with icing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize flavors by replacing vanilla extract with almond extract for a unique twist. Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues that enhance the visual appeal of your cookies. Store decorated cookies in an airtight container for freshness or freeze layered between parchment paper.