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Cracking Easter Cookies

Delightful cookies with buttery sweetness and colorful sprinkles, perfect for Easter celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure at room temperature for best results.
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
Topping
  • 1 cup colored sprinkles Find in baking aisle or use homemade alternatives.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, followed by both extracts, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
  6. Gently fold in the colored sprinkles.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden and cookies have set.
  3. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Serve cookies warm or at room temperature, pair with milk or tea, and store in an airtight container for up to a week.