Description
Easter Sugar Cookies are a delightful, soft treat adorned with colorful icing, perfect for celebrating the joy of spring and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Sugar sprinkles or icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the egg and vanilla extract until the dough is smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden; cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg