Easter Sugar Cookies RECIPE


These Easter Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet, making them a must-have treat for your spring celebrations. With a light vanilla flavor and a crisp yet tender texture, they’re perfect for cutting into festive shapes like bunnies, eggs, and flowers. Decorate them with colorful royal icing or sprinkles for a fun Easter activity with kids and family. Whether for an Easter brunch, dessert table, or gift boxes, these beautifully decorated cookies are sure to impress!

Easter Sugar Cookies Recipe

Total time: 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies


Easter Sugar Cookies are the perfect festive treat, featuring buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with colorful icing. These cookies are easy to make, fun to decorate, and perfect for Easter gatherings, spring parties, or gifting! 🥚✨

Kitchen Tools Needed

  • Mixing bowls – For preparing the dough and icing.
  • Electric mixer – To cream butter and sugar for a soft cookie texture.
  • Rolling pin – To flatten the dough evenly.
  • Cookie cutters – Easter-themed shapes like eggs, bunnies, and flowers.
  • Baking sheet & parchment paper – Prevents sticking and ensures even baking.
  • Wire rack – For cooling cookies before decorating.
  • Piping bags – For icing and decorating.


Ingredients

Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Royal Icing (Optional for Decorating):

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons meringue powder
  • 3-4 tablespoons water
  • Gel food coloring (for pastel Easter colors)
  • Sprinkles or edible decorations (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cookie Dough
• In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; mix until combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until dough forms.

2. Chill the Dough
• Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes (this helps with rolling).

3. Roll & Cut Cookies
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.
• Use Easter-themed cookie cutters to shape the cookies.

4. Bake the Cookies
• Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
• Let cookies cool on a wire rack before decorating.

5. Decorate with Royal Icing
• Whisk together powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth.
• Divide icing into bowls and color with gel food coloring.
• Use a piping bag or spoon to decorate cookies, adding sprinkles if desired.

6. Let Icing Set & Enjoy!
• Allow icing to dry completely before stacking or storing.
• Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 120 | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Sugar: 10g

Benefits of Easter Sugar Cookies

Festive & Fun for All Ages

  • Easter Sugar Cookies are a joyful holiday tradition, bringing families together to bake and decorate.
  • Perfect for kids and adults to enjoy a hands-on creative experience with fun Easter-themed designs.

Soft, Buttery & Delicious

  • Made with real butter and vanilla extract, these cookies have a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • Lightly sweetened and perfectly crisp on the edges while staying soft inside.

Customizable & Easy to Decorate

  • Decorate with royal icing, sprinkles, or pastel colors to match any Easter theme.
  • Easy to shape into eggs, bunnies, and flowers for a festive touch.

Great for Easter Brunch & Gifting

  • A beautiful addition to Easter brunch tables, spring gatherings, and dessert platters.
  • Pack in cute boxes or bags for thoughtful homemade Easter gifts.

Make-Ahead & Freezer-Friendly

  • Bake in advance and store in an airtight container for easy holiday prep.
  • Freezer-friendly dough means you can make fresh cookies anytime!



Easter Sugar Cookies are the ultimate springtime treat, combining buttery goodness, festive decorations, and a delightful crunch, making them a must-have for Easter celebrations! 🥚✨

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