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easter cookies

Easter Cookies: 7 Secrets for Irresistible Joyful Treats

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Easter cookies decorated with vibrant icing.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • Royal icing for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract to the butter mixture.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  6. Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
  8. Let cookies cool before decorating with royal icing.

Notes

  • Use food coloring to dye the icing.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Decorate as per your creativity.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Easter cookies, decorated cookies, sugar cookies