Description
These Frosted Easter Egg Cookies are soft, buttery sugar cookies decorated with colorful pastel frosting and sprinkles—perfect for Easter celebrations!
Ingredients
- For the Cookies: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup butter (softened), 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 2 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp baking powder
- For the Frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar, 3 tbsp milk, 3 tbsp butter (softened), 1 tsp vanilla, food coloring (pastel shades), sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg, milk, and vanilla. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Chill & Roll: Wrap dough and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out to ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut & Bake: Use an egg-shaped cookie cutter, place cookies on a lined baking sheet, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 7-9 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Divide into bowls and add food coloring.
- Decorate: Spread or pipe frosting onto cookies, add sprinkles, and let set before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add almond extract or lemon zest to the dough.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant pastel shades.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American