Easter Sugar Cookies Easy Recipe
Celebrate Easter with a batch of soft, buttery Easter sugar cookies that are as fun to decorate as they are to eat! These Easter Sugar Cookies are perfect for springtime gatherings, egg hunts, or as a festive homemade gift. With their tender texture and customizable shapes, they bring joy to both kids and adults alike. Let your creativity bloom with pastel icing, sprinkles, and all the season’s colors!
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Easter Sugar Cookies
Servings: About 24 cookies Prep Time: 20 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour Bake Time: 8–10 minutes Total Time: About 1.5 hours
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tbsp meringue powder
- 5–6 tbsp warm water
- Gel food coloring (pastel colors work best for Easter)
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Combine wet & dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough: Divide the dough in half, wrap it in plastic, and chill it for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll & cut: Roll the dough to ¼-inch thickness. Cut with Easter-themed cookie cutters (bunnies, eggs, flowers, etc.).
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Cool completely before decorating.
Decorating Tips & Tricks
- Use thicker icing to outline each shape, then thin it slightly with water to flood the inside. Use a toothpick to spread it evenly.
- Use Piping Bags or Squeeze Bottles: They give more control when decorating fine details like eyes, whiskers, or egg designs.
- Use pastel gel food coloring—light pink, baby blue, mint green, pale yellow—for a classic Easter palette.
- Add Details After Drying: Let the base layer dry completely (about 1–2 hours) before adding dots, stripes, flowers, or bunny faces
- Edible Decorations: Top with sanding sugar, edible pearls, or mini sprinkles for extra charm.
- Dry Completely: Let cookies dry at room temperature overnight for stackable, giftable cookies.
