Description
Delightful Easter Cookies perfect for decorating and sharing, bringing joy to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup colored sprinkles or icing for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the butter-sugar mixture, combining well. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Roll the dough into small balls, place on prepared cookie sheets, and flatten slightly. Add sprinkles or icing on top. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming. Don’t overmix the dough once dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg