Easter Egg Cookies: A Sweet Easter Treat

Easter activities at home with the entire family are even more enjoyable when sweet treats are involved. This Easter, indulge in the joy of baking with your loved ones by creating delightful Homemade Easter Egg Cookies.

Who Is This Recipe For?

This recipe is perfect for families looking for fun Easter activities to keep kids engaged and excited as the holiday approaches. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, these Easter Egg Cookies are a wonderful way to unleash your creativity in the kitchen.

Why It’s Great

What makes these Homemade Easter Egg Cookies special is not just their delightful appearance, but also the simplicity of the ingredients and the fun-filled process of baking and decorating them. The recipe uses basic pantry staples, making it convenient for busy families without the need for extra trips to the store.

Ingredients

Sugar Cookie:

• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Buttercream Frosting:

• Softened butter
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Milk
• Food coloring (for pastel colors)

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Stand mixer with paddle attachment
• Egg-shaped cookie cutter (3 ¼ x 2 ½ inches)
• Rolling pin
• Parchment-lined baking sheet
• Piping bags (or sandwich bags)
• Couplers
• Small and large decorating tips (number 3 and number 8)
• Rubber spatula
• Offset spatula

Instructions

Sugar Cookies:

1. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add egg and vanilla, mix until combined.
3. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until dough forms.
4. Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
5. Roll out dough and cut into egg shapes.
6. Bake at 350°F for 9-10 minutes.

Buttercream Frosting:

1. Beat softened butter until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix until fluffy.
3. Divide frosting, add food coloring for pastel colors.
4. Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and decorate.

Food Pairings

Pair these delightful Easter Egg Cookies with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot cocoa for a delightful Easter treat.

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Course Dessert, SWEET

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Equipment

• Kitchen Equipment Needed
• Stand mixer with paddle attachment
• Egg-shaped cookie cutter (3 ¼ x 2 ½ inches)
• Rolling pin
• Parchment-lined baking sheet
• Piping bags (or sandwich bags)
• Couplers
• Small and large decorating tips (number 3 and number 8)
• Rubber spatula
• Offset spatula

Ingredients

  

Sugar Cookie:

• 1 stick butter softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Buttercream Frosting:

• Softened butter
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Milk
• Food coloring for pastel colors

Instructions

 

• Sugar Cookies:
• Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add egg and vanilla, mix until combined.
• Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until dough forms.
• Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
• Roll out dough and cut into egg shapes.
• Bake at 350°F for 9-10 minutes.

Buttercream Frosting:

• Beat softened butter until smooth.
• Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix until fluffy.
• Divide frosting, add food coloring for pastel colors.
• Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and decorate.

Notes

FAQ

Can I Make These Cookies in Advance?

Yes! You can refrigerate the cookie dough for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months. Baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.

Can I Use Different Shapes for the Cookies?

Absolutely! Feel free to use any cookie cutter shapes you like to customize your Easter cookies.

Can I Use Store-Bought Frosting Instead?

While homemade buttercream frosting adds a delicious touch, you can use store-bought frosting for convenience.

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