Decorated Easter cookies bring joy and creativity to baking!
A delightful guide to making decorated Easter cookies, celebrating creativity and family bonding through baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 2.5 to 4 hours
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Food coloring (for vibrant icing)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter (for decoration)
- Flavored extracts (like lemon or peppermint)
- Chopped nuts or dried fruits (optional)
Instructions
- Make the cookie dough by creaming together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thick and cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prepare royal icing by whisking together powdered sugar, egg whites, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Decorate the cooled cookies using piping bags and various icing colors.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients for better flavor.
- Chill the dough to prevent spreading during baking.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
- Experiment with different flavors and decorations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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