Description
Indulge in the joy of festive baking with our delightful Easter Sugar Cookie Recipe. These vibrant cookies are not only visually appealing but also offer a soft and chewy texture that will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Perfect for family gatherings, brunches, or as whimsical gifts, these egg-free cookies are loaded with flavor and easily customizable to suit any occasion. Decorate them with colorful sprinkles or create personalized frosting designs for a fun baking experience that everyone can enjoy. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can achieve impressive results. Celebrate the season with these cheerful treats that bring smiles to every table.
Ingredients
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- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup softened butter
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Easter sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your baking sheets.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and vegetable oil until well mixed. Add sour cream and mix again.
- Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
- Slowly combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Use a cookie scoop to place rounded scoops of dough on the prepared baking sheets.
- Slightly flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a medium mixing bowl, cream together ½ cup butter, 3 tablespoons milk, and 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, frost them generously with buttercream frosting.
- Sprinkle each frosted cookie with coarse sugar and your choice of Easter-themed sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg