Description
Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are colorful, buttery delights that add a festive touch to your spring celebrations. Easy to make and perfect for decorating, they are sure to bring joy to all ages.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Divide dough and add food coloring to achieve desired shades.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place them on baking sheets, and slightly flatten each ball.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg