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Easter Sugar Cookies

Delightfully sweet and tender sugar cookies perfect for Easter celebrations, easily customizable with decorations.
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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: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Decoration Ingredients
  • 3 cups shredded coconut For the nest.
  • Chocolate eggs or candies For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder, then set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth (about 3-5 minutes).
  4. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them apart.
  6. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass for even thickness.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven or until golden brown around the edges.
  2. Let cool on wire racks to optimal texture.
  3. Shape cookies into nests by making a small indent in the center of each cookie and fill with shredded coconut.
  4. Arrange chocolate eggs or candies on top.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers for up to 3 months.