Description
Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are the ultimate spring treat, combining soft buttery goodness with colorful sprinkles to create a delightful experience for your taste buds. Perfect for family gatherings or just to brighten up your day, these cookies capture the essence of Easter in every bite. Easy to make and visually appealing, they will leave everyone reaching for seconds. Get ready to bake joy this season with these charming cookies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup decorative sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Press decorative sprinkles gently into each cookie ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg