Get ready to transform your kitchen into a festive wonderland with these delightful Easter Cookies that will make both kids and adults jump for joy! Imagine biting into a soft, buttery cookie bursting with colorful sprinkles – a treat that captures the pure excitement and joy of the Easter season. These aren't just ordinary cookies; they're a celebration of spring, sweetness, and family fun packed into every delicious bite!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This will ensure that the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Continue to mix until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Using a spatula or your hands, fold in the colored sprinkles until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Once all the dough is on the baking sheets, gently press down on each cookie dough ball to flatten them slightly. This will help them bake evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can add more colored sprinkles on top if desired for a festive touch. Enjoy your delicious Easter cookies!
Tips
- Make sure your butter is truly softened but not melted – this ensures the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough, as this can make your cookies tough instead of tender.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the batter.
- For extra festive look, choose pastel or spring-colored sprinkles.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing to maintain their crisp edges.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
- For a fun family activity, let kids help with adding sprinkles or decorating the cooled cookies.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you want less spread and more defined cookie shapes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 20mg
