Description
Celebrate Easter with these vibrant, soft, and chewy sugar cookies that are sure to delight everyone at your gathering. This Easter Sugar Cookie Recipe is not only easy to make but also completely egg-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. With their delightful sweetness and customizable decorations, these cookies are perfect for family baking sessions or as festive treats to share. Gather your loved ones and enjoy the fun of decorating these colorful cookies with cheerful sprinkles—ideal for brightening up any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup softened butter
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Easter sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease baking sheets.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, vegetable oil, and sour cream until well combined.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Scoop out cookie portions onto prepared sheets and gently flatten with a glass.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.
- Cool on wire racks before frosting each cookie with buttercream and adding sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (32g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg