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Easter Cookies

These delightful Easter cookies are soft, chewy, and easy to make, perfect for celebrating the holiday with family and friends. Decorate them creatively for a festive touch!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened room temperature for easy mixing
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract optional for added flavor
  • 1 cup colorful sprinkles for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Set this aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix until well blended and uniform.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in a handful of sprinkles for a burst of color.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will set as they cool.
  2. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For cleaner-cut cookies, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store unused cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months, layered between parchment paper.