Easter Sugar Cookies: The Best Recipe for a Sweet Celebration
Delight in the joy of Easter with these festive sugar cookies that are perfect for celebrations!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup royal icing (for decoration)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until creamy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts to the sugar mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using Easter-themed cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- Feel free to use food coloring to tint your royal icing for festive designs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Easter Sugar Cookies