Description
Easter Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that adds sweetness to your holiday celebrations. Soft, buttery, and decorated with colorful sprinkles, they’re perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Colorful sugar sprinkles or icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for easier rolling. Swap vanilla extract with almond extract or add lemon zest for a refreshing twist. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.