Easter Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Easter Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes); 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon almond extract; 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; tinted frosting or colored crystal sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
tinted frosting or colored crystal sugar

1
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar.
2
Beat in egg yolk and extracts.
3
Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until east to handle.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in.
6
thickness.
7
Cut with a 2-1/2 inches cookie cutter dipped in flour.
8
Place 1 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
9
Bake at 375* for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
10
Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire rack.
11
Decorate as desired.

971

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 cup butter, softened (no substitutes), 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Easter Sugar 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.

Easter Sugar Cookies

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