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Festively decorated Easter cookies in the shape of eggs, bunnies, and carrots with vibrant icing and sprinkles on a decorative platter.
Alyssa

Easter Cookies (Decorated & Festive)

Festive Easter cookies topped with royal icing and decorated in festive designs.
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Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed for rolling and work surface
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but enhances flavor)
  • royal icing or easy cookie glaze icing (see blog post for details)
  • gel food coloring
  • sanding sugar sprinkles
  • mini pieces marshmallows (halved for bunny tails)

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl using a mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract and mix to combine.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until combined. If too soft, add more flour.
  4. Divide the dough, roll out, and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes.
  6. Bake for 11–12 minutes. Cool before decorating.
  7. Prepare icing, decorate cookies, and let set before serving.

Notes

These cookies stay soft for about 5 days at room temperature and up to 10 days in the refrigerator.