Description
Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are a festive, sweet, and colorful treat perfect for the holiday season. These buttery, soft cookies are decorated with royal icing and sprinkles, making them a fun baking project for families and a delightful addition to Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Food coloring (for decorating)
- Royal icing or buttercream frosting
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into Easter egg shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cutouts on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating with royal icing, buttercream, and sprinkles.
Notes
- Chill the dough before rolling to prevent sticking.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant icing colors.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating to avoid melting the icing.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze undecorated cookies for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Easter sugar cookies, Easter egg cookies, holiday cookies, decorated sugar cookies, festive Easter treats