Easter Cookies

Easter cookies are soft, buttery, and easy to cut into festive shapes, making them perfect for decorating with royal icing, sprinkles, or melted chocolate. With simple ingredients and a quick baking time of just 6-8 minutes, these holiday cookies are a fun and easy treat for any Easter celebration.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time16

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easter Cookies Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 104kcal

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ¾ cups flour, spooned and leveled
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Gradually add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface, working with half at a time. Roll it out to ¼ to ½ inch thick.
Lightly flour your cookie cutters, then press them into the dough to create shapes.
Place the cut-out cookies on the parchment-lined cookie sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
Let the cookies cool completely before decorating with icing, sprinkles, or other toppings.

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