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Colorful decorated Easter cookies arranged on a colorful platter, featuring pastel eggs, bunny shapes, and carrot designs.
Alyssa

Easter Cookies

These festive Easter cookies are soft and buttery with festive decorations like Easter eggs and bunnies.
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Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled, plus more for rolling
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • royal icing or easy cookie glaze icing for decorating
  • gel food coloring
  • sanding sugar sprinkles
  • mini marshmallows halved for bunny tails

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy. Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract and mix until combined.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until combined.
  4. Divide the dough, roll out, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  6. Bake cookies for 11-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  7. Prepare royal icing and decorate the cookies as desired.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for decorating and sharing during the Easter holiday.