Description
These Easter Sugar Cookies are a delight, offering a perfect blend of flavor and fun. With a simple preparation of key ingredients like butter and sugar, they’re great for celebrations and family gatherings, making them an easy choice for anyone seeking homemade sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/4 cup room temperature water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- gel food colouring
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined. Change the mixer speed to low and incorporate baking powder and salt. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until well combined.
- Form the cookie dough into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes or refrigerate until firm (at least 1 hour, but up to overnight).
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a half sheet baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Once the dough has firmed up, let it rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1/4-inch thick. Use an egg-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookie shapes.
- Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced one inch apart. Re-roll any dough scraps and cut out additional cookies.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure to let the dough chill properly to maintain the shape of the cookies when baking.
Gel food coloring can be used to achieve bright, vibrant designs for royal icing.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg