Description
Celebrate the joy of spring with our delightful Easter Sugar Cookie Recipe! These vibrant and festive cookies are not only easy to make but also perfect for family gatherings and holiday celebrations. With a soft and chewy texture, these egg-free treats will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. The colorful sprinkles and creamy frosting add a touch of whimsy that will delight both kids and adults. Whether you’re hosting an Easter brunch or looking for fun baking projects with the kids, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup softened butter
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Easter sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets by lightly greasing them.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, vegetable oil, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Gently flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
- For frosting, cream together butter, milk, vanilla, and gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies and add sprinkles as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg