Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Icing:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 5–7 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring gels
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into discs, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut shapes with Easter-themed cookie cutters.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Transfer to a cooling rack.
- Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Tint with food coloring and decorate cooled cookies.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Chill the dough to prevent spreading during baking.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant icing colors.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
- Get creative with designs using piping techniques and edible decorations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg