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Easter Sugar Cookie Recipe

Easter Sugar Cookie Recipe

Delight your taste buds this Easter with our scrumptious Easter Sugar Cookies! These colorful, soft, and chewy treats are a must-have for your festive celebrations. Perfectly versatile, this recipe is ideal not just for Easter but also for birthdays and family gatherings. Made without eggs, these cookies are light and fluffy, making them suitable for those with dietary restrictions. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite decorations, they’re a hit with everyone. With vibrant frosting and festive sprinkles, these cookies will brighten any dessert table!

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 32 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • For frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease baking sheets.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter, vegetable oil, and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Mix in sugar and vanilla until creamy.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto baking sheets.
  7. Flatten cookies slightly using the bottom of a glass.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on wire racks before frosting.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 65mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: <1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Chill dough for an hour before baking to maintain shape. Use gel food coloring for vibrant frosting shades. Experiment with flavors by adding lemon zest or almond extract.