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    Home » Dessert » Easter Egg Sugar Cookies

    Easter Egg Sugar Cookies

    Published: Feb 17, 2021 · Modified: Mar 4, 2021 by Wendie · Leave a Comment

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     Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are bright and colorful, that you can add to a holiday basket or to your dessert table.
    Easter egg cookies that have been decorated and laying on a cooling rackEaster is just around the corner, so it was the perfect time to make some egg-shaped sugar cookies. Sugar cookies are a great go-to cookie for any holiday. So much fun decorating easter egg cookies with bright colors and even some candy sprinkles.

    Close up photo of a decorated Easter egg cookie laying on a cooling rack.

     

     

    Four process photo. First one sugar and butter that have been mixed togather. Second one, eggs added into the batter. Third one, vanilla and flour being added into the batter. Fourth one batter all mixed and ready to chill.Tips for making Easter Egg sugar cookies

    • The cookies need to be completely cooled before decorating.
    • Allow the royal icing to be completely set before storing and stacking the cookies.
    • Allow the base icing to set for about 15 minutes so that when you add icing on top it won’t smudge or blend into it.
    • If the kiddos are doing the decorating you can just put the different colored icing into small storage baggies and cut a tiny hole in the corner.

     

    Sugar cookie dough that has been rolled out and a egg shaped cookie cutter.Some items you might need to make these sugar cookies

    • Egg Cookie Cutter
    • Icing bags
    • Rolling Pin
    • Baking Sheet
    • Baking Mat
    • Hand Mixer
    • Cooling Racks
    • Wilton Piping tips #2 and #1
    • Gel Food Coloring
    • Couplers

    Egg sugar cookies all baked with colorful frosting bags on the side.More recipes for your Holiday table

    • Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots
    • Slow Cooker Honey Baked Ham
    • Root Beer Glazed Ham
    • Roasted Garlic Red Mashed Potatoes
    • Rich and Creamy New York Cheesecake
    • Oven Roasted Asparagus

     

    Several decorated Easter egg cookies laying on a white platter.MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND PINTEREST FOR ALL MY LATEST RECIPES!

     

    A side phot of the Easter egg cookies laying on a cooling rack.

    Easter Egg Sugar Cookies

    Wendie
    Sugar cookies are a great go-to cookie for any holiday. So much fun decorating easter egg cookies with bright colors and even some candy sprinkles.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 hours hrs
    Bake Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 238 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup butter
    • 1 1/8 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour

    Royal Icing

    • 3 egg whites
    • 4 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Using a hand mixer beat the butter and sugar together till it turns creamy and soft in texture. 
    • Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix again at low speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as this will help in mixing the mixture properly.
    • Slowly start adding the flour to the butter and egg mixture in parts. Mix on low speed until a dough is formed and there are no longer any streaks of butter in the mixing bowl.
    • Cover with cling film wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
    • Line a baking tray with parchment paper.  
    • Roll the dough slightly thicker than ¼-inch, and less than ½ -inch thickness using a rolling pin.
    • Using an egg shape cookie cutter cut out about 2 1/2-inch shapes from the dough sheet and transfer them to the prepared baking tray. Refrigerate the cutouts for 30 minutes. This will help the cookies maintain a firm and crisp shape while being baked.
    • Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes.
    • Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
    • Transfer to a wire rack.

    • Royal Icing
    • 1. Beat the egg whites until foamy.
    • 2. Gradually start adding the sugar and beat till you get stiff peaks. Add the lemon juice and beat for about 2-3 mins.
    • 3. Keep the icing if not using immediately in an airtight container as it will harden immediately.
    • 4. You can also use different color icing to decorate your cookies by mixing the gel food coloring with your royal icing. If the icing seems a little too thick add in about 1-2 teaspoon of water till you get the desired consistency.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 72mgSugar: 27g
    Keyword easter egg cookies, holiday cookies, sugar cookies
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