Easy Easter Cookies

Brighten your Easter celebrations with these delightful Easy Easter Cookies! This fuss-free recipe combines buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with festive pastel decorations, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or an afternoon baking activity with kids. Ready in just 30 minutes, these cookies feature a soft and tender texture, thanks to a perfectly balanced blend of creamy butter and all-purpose flour. Decorate them with colorful icing and pastel sprinkles to add a whimsical charm that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re hosting an Easter brunch or looking for a sweet treat to share, these cookies are a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert option that feels as joyful as springtime itself!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 230 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 piece large egg
• 300 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0 as needed colored icing (optional for decorating)
• 0 as needed pastel sprinkles (optional for decorating)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and egg to the bowl, and beat until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or on low speed until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Step 7

Gently press each dough ball down slightly to form a flat round shape.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the cookies are still soft in the center.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once the cookies are cool, decorate them with colored icing and pastel sprinkles for a festive Easter look, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	621 grams (621.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2968

Total Fat 205.90g	264%
Saturated Fat 117.40g	587%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 695mg	232%
Sodium 1748mg	76%
Total Carbohydrate 255.50g	93%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 23.60g
Protein 39.00g	78%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 120mg	9%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 460mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 33.7%