Easter Cookies
Delightful and colorful cookies perfect for celebrating Easter, providing a fun baking activity for all ages.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Decoration Ingredients
- to taste Food coloring For decorating.
- to taste Royal icing or powdered sugar For decoration.
- to taste Sprinkles and candy (optional) For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
- Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes.
- Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Decoration
- Once cooled, decorate with royal icing, food coloring, and sprinkles as desired.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze cookies in a single layer and transfer to a freezer-safe bag; they can last up to three months. Allow to thaw at room temperature before serving.