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Frosted Easter Egg Cookies

Frosted Easter Egg Cookies Slug: frosted-easter-egg-cookies


  • Author: Julia Hart
  • Total Time: About 1 hour
  • Yield: About 24 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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