Easter Cookies Recipe

Name: Easter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter cold, diced; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 lemon grated zest; 4 cups powdered sugar; 7 tablespoons lemon juice; food coloring red, yellow, green and blue; sprinkles flower, heart and bead shaped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter cold, diced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 lemon grated zest
4 cups powdered sugar
7 tablespoons lemon juice
food coloring red, yellow, green and blue
sprinkles flower, heart and bead shaped

1
In a bowl, mix the butter, flour, baking powder, sugar, egg, lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Mix with an electric mixer into a smooth dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 mins.
2
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out the following shapes, all should be about 3 inches tall: 10 egg shapes, 12 chicks, 8 flowers, 8 sheep, and 7 rabbits, re-rolling the dough as necessary. Lay on the baking sheets and bake one sheet at a time for 8 mins each. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool.
3
In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar, lemon juice and 1-2 tbsp warm water into a thick, smooth icing. Divide into 5 bowls and color 1 bowl pink, 1 light yellow, 1 light blue and 1 light green, leaving the final bowl white. Spoon into 5 Zip-lock bags and cut a small corner from each. Decorate the cookies with icing and sprinkles.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter cold, diced, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Easter Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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