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Easter Egg Sugar Cookies

These Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that combines street-food energy with high-tea prettiness, perfect for festive decorating and sharing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
For the royal icing
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 1/4 cup room temperature water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
  • gel food coloring Use as needed for coloring icing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  3. Turn the mixer to low speed and add baking powder and salt, then gradually add flour, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Form the dough into a ball and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze for 30 minutes or refrigerate until firm.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes with an egg-shaped cookie cutter.
  3. Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
  4. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
Making the Royal Icing
  1. Mix confectioners' sugar and meringue powder in a bowl.
  2. Add water and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
  3. Color icing with gel food coloring.
Decorating
  1. Use piping tips to outline and decorate cookies.
  2. Allow icing to set completely before storing.

Notes

Serve cookies on a colorful platter with extra sprinkles and piping bags for guests to customize. Pair with coffee, chai, or iced tea to balance the sweetness.