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Easter Egg Sugar Cookies

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cute and cheerful Easter Egg Sugar Cookies that hold their shape and are perfect for decoration.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Butter, softened (not melted)
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 cups All purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Optional: Zest of 1 Lemon

Instructions

  1. Mix butter and sugar until creamy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla.
  3. Stir in dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  4. Chill the dough so it is easy to roll.
  5. Roll, cut egg shapes, and bake.
  6. Cool completely, then decorate with your icing of choice.

Notes

For best results, chill the cookie dough before rolling and cutting to maintain shape. Use gel food coloring for icing to achieve vibrant colors.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 cookies
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg