Easter is the perfect time to bring together family, friends, and a touch of baking magic. What better way to celebrate than with colorful, festive Easter Egg Sugar Cookies? These cookies aren’t just delicious—they’re also a fun project to make and decorate with loved ones. Whether you’re hosting brunch or putting together an Easter basket, these cookies are sure to impress.

Easter Egg Sugar Cookies


Follow this easy recipe to create beautifully decorated Easter egg-shaped sugar cookies that taste as good as they look!

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract, for a twist)

For the Icing (Royal Icing):

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 5–6 tablespoons water (adjust consistency as needed)
  • Gel food coloring (in pastel shades for Easter)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  1. Whisk the dry ingredients – In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar – Using a stand or handheld mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add wet ingredients – Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until the dough begins to come together.
  4. Chill the dough – Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours. Chilling the dough helps it firm up, making it easier to roll out and cut.

Step 2: Cut the Cookies

  1. Preheat the oven – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the dough – On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  3. Cut into egg shapes – Use an egg-shaped cookie cutter (or get creative and create the shapes by hand) to cut out your cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 3: Bake and Cool

  1. Bake the cookies – Bake for 9–12 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake to keep the cookies soft and tender.
  2. Cool completely – Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Make and Color the Icing

  1. Mix the royal icing – Whisk the powdered sugar and meringue powder together. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the icing reaches your desired consistency. For outlining the cookies, aim for a slightly thicker consistency. For flooding (filling in), thin the icing slightly by adding a little more water.
  2. Divide and color – Separate the icing into small bowls and mix each with a different gel food coloring. Pastels like pink, yellow, blue, and green work beautifully for Easter!

Step 5: Decorate the Cookies

  1. Outline and flood – Use a piping bag with a fine tip (or a zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off) to outline the cookie. Then flood the center with icing, using a toothpick to spread it to the edges evenly.
  2. Add details – Use contrasting colors to pipe polka dots, stripes, flowers, or zigzags onto the cookies while the flood icing is still wet, or wait for it to dry to add raised designs.
  3. Dry completely – Allow the decorated cookies to dry fully (about 4–6 hours) before stacking or storing.

Tips for Success

  • Chill the dough: This step prevents the cookies from spreading during baking, ensuring they keep their egg shape.
  • Experiment with colors: Use natural food colorings for a softer pastel look or go bold with vibrant hues.
  • Store Smartly: Keep your cookies fresh by storing them in an airtight container for up to a week.

Why Make These Easter Egg Sugar Cookies?

These cookies combine classic buttery and vanilla flavors with a touch of artistic fun. They’re not only a treat for your taste buds but also a joy to make—perfect for family baking sessions or sharing with loved ones.

Give them a try, and don’t forget to show off your creations! Snap a picture of your Easter Egg Sugar Cookies and tag us. We can’t wait to see your colorful designs. 🐰

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