Easter Cookie Recipes
Easter is a time for celebration and joy, and what better way to celebrate than with delicious cookies? From classic sugar cookies to festive bunny-shaped treats, there are endless possibilities when it comes to Easter cookie recipes.
Classic Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
* 3/4 cup granulated sugar
* 1 large egg
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
7. Cut out cookies using your favorite Easter-themed cookie cutters.
8. Transfer cookies to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
10. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Bunny-Shaped Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
* 3/4 cup granulated sugar
* 1 large egg
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* Pink and black food coloring
Instructions:
1. Follow the instructions for the Classic Sugar Cookies recipe above.
2. Once the cookies have cooled completely, use a food coloring pen to draw on bunny faces.
3. Use pink food coloring to create the ears, cheeks, and nose.
4. Use black food coloring to create the eyes, mouth, and whiskers.
Easter Egg Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
* 3/4 cup granulated sugar
* 1 large egg
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* Pastel-colored sprinkles
Instructions:
1. Follow the instructions for the Classic Sugar Cookies recipe above.
2. Once the cookies have cooled completely, dip them in melted white chocolate or candy melts.
3. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with pastel-colored sprinkles.
4. Let the chocolate harden before serving.
Tips for Decorating Easter Cookies
* Use royal icing to create intricate designs.
* Add sprinkles, candy melts, or edible glitter for extra flair.
* Use food coloring to create custom colored cookies.
* Get creative and have fun!