easter cookies
Delight in the festive spirit of Easter with these colorful and delicious sugar cookies that are perfect for decorating and sharing with family and friends.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 rolling pin
- various cookie cutters
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- optional food coloring If desired.
- to taste icing for decoration Store-bought or homemade.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two portions. If using food coloring, add a few drops to one portion and mix until the desired color is achieved.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
- Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them as they will spread slightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate the cookies with icing as desired.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
For a fun twist, you can add sprinkles or edible glitter to the icing.
Feel free to use different shapes to match your Easter theme, such as bunnies, eggs, and flowers.