Description
These Easter Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat for the holiday season. With a buttery, tender crumb and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are perfect for decorating with colorful icing or sanding sugar. Whether you shape them with cookie cutters or roll them into simple balls, these cookies are a festive addition to any springtime celebration.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- pastel-colored sanding sugar or icing for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Shape and Bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls or roll out and cut with Easter-themed cookie cutters. Place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with sanding sugar if desired. Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Decorate: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with icing if desired.
Notes
- Chill the dough for cut-out cookies for 30 minutes to prevent sticking.
- These cookies freeze well and can be decorated with royal icing for special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
