Easter Egg Cookies
Delightful cookies shaped like eggs, perfect for Easter celebrations, featuring a sweet buttery base and colorful decorations.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened Butter should be at room temperature.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed brown sugar for sweetness.
- 2 large eggs Add one at a time.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor.
- 4 cups all-purpose flour Measure correctly to avoid dense cookies.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt To balance flavors.
Decorating Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolates For decorating.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until the batter is smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently to avoid overmixing.
Shaping and Baking
- Roll the dough into small balls and shape them into egg-like forms.
- Place shaped cookies on ungreased baking sheets, flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Decorate while still warm with chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolates, then allow to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before shaping. Layer parchment paper between layers of cookies to prevent sticking when storing.