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Easter Sugar Cookie Recipe

Soft and Chewy Easter Sugar Cookie Recipe for a Festive Treat

Discover the delightful Easter Sugar Cookie Recipe perfect for festive celebrations, featuring a soft and chewy texture complemented by vibrant pastel buttercream frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter (Softened) Margarine can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt works well as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar adds a richer flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a variation.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar For a smooth frosting.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Non-dairy milk works too.
  • 1 cup Easter Sprinkles Any seasonal sprinkles can be used.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • whisk
  • mixer
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, vegetable oil, and sour cream until creamy, then add sugar and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft sticky dough forms.
  5. Drop mounds of dough onto prepared sheets using a cookie scoop, flatten slightly, and space them 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. For frosting, cream together the softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract, then gradually add the powdered sugar until smooth.
  8. Frost cooled cookies with colored buttercream and add Easter sprinkles for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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