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Easter Egg Sugar Cookies Recipe – Easy Tender Pastel Icing Cookies

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Soft, tender sugar cookies shaped like Easter eggs and decorated with creamy pastel icing. Perfect for spring gatherings, family decorating parties, or gifting, these cookies are quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (any type)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring in pastel shades
  • Optional: sprinkles, sanding sugar, edible glitter for decorating

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and glossy.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  5. Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a floured surface, roll chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut egg shapes using cookie cutters.
  8. Arrange cookies 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set and bottoms are barely golden.
  9. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the icing, sift powdered sugar into a bowl. Stir in milk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and thick but pourable.
  11. Divide icing into small bowls and tint with pastel food coloring.
  12. Spread or pipe icing onto cooled cookies. Decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter if desired. Let icing set for at least 30 minutes before stacking or serving.

Notes

Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading. For sharp cookie edges, freeze cut shapes for 5 minutes before baking. Use gel food coloring for vivid pastel icing. Decorate cookies on parchment for easy cleanup. Gluten-free and dairy-free adaptations work well. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days; freeze un-iced cookies for longer storage.

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