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Easter Sugar Cookies

Bright and colorful Easter Sugar Cookies that are soft and easy to make, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups powdered sugar For sweetening the dough
  • 1 cup butter Softened at room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Give the cookies structure
  • 2 large eggs Adds richness and moisture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor
  • Food coloring For coloring the dough
Decorations
  • Candy decorations (e.g., chocolate eggs, gummy bunnies)
  • Rainbow sprinkles For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. Gradually blend in the flour.
  4. Divide the dough into portions and color with food coloring as desired.
  5. Roll out and use cookie cutters to create shapes.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake the shaped cookies for 8-10 minutes.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, decorate the cookies with candy decorations and sprinkles.

Notes

These cookies can be served with tea, milk, or light coffee. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer shelf life, freeze the baked cookies.