Description
Easy Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are a festive and delightful holiday treat perfect for Easter celebrations. These buttery, sweet cookies are simple to make and fun to decorate with vibrant colors and sprinkles. Ideal for family baking sessions or holiday parties, they bring joy to kids and adults alike!
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 (optional, for decorating)
- Sprinkles or icing (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into Easter egg shapes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool before decorating with icing, food coloring, or sprinkles.
Notes
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour or coconut sugar.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender.
- 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 baking, easy cookie recipe, festive treats