Easter Egg Cookies
Delightful Easter Egg Cookies that are colorful and soft, perfect for celebrations and custom decorations.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Decorations
- 1 cup chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolates For decorating.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Cream until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry mixture into the creamed mixture without overmixing.
- Roll the dough into small balls and shape them into egg forms.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheets spaced adequately, and flatten each egg slightly.
Baking
- Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
- Decorate warm cookies with chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolates.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
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Notes
Cookie variations and expert tips may include adding coconut, using nut butter, or varying decorations.