Description
Build a charming and sturdy Easter Sugar Cookie House that’s both a creative activity and a tasty treat for the family.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- Edible decorations (mini chocolate eggs, jelly beans, shredded coconut, etc.)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the cold butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into house shapes using a template.
- Chill cut shapes on the baking sheet for 20-30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating with royal icing and candies.
- Assemble the cookie house using royal icing to glue pieces together.
- Decorate the house as desired with various candies and icing details.
Notes
For best results, use cold butter and chill the dough. Royal icing should be thick enough to hold peaks for assembling the house.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg