Description
These soft Easter Sugar Cookies are the ultimate spring treat, perfect for Easter brunches, family gatherings, and holiday cookie swaps. Made with butter, sugar, flour, and a hint of vanilla, they bake to a tender, melt‑in‑your‑mouth texture. Top with creamy buttercream frosting and colorful sprinkles for a festive look. This easy, quick recipe yields 24 cookies in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy bakers seeking delicious, Instagram‑ready desserts. They are perfect for gifting. Enjoy!!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill dough 30 minutes.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut shapes.
- Bake 8‑10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely on a rack.
- Frost with buttercream and add sprinkles.
Notes
- For a citrus twist
- add lemon zest to the dough. Chill dough thoroughly for best shape retention. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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