As days get longer and flowers bloom, I think about baking festive cookies for Easter. My kitchen turns into a colorful place filled with sweet smells. It’s magical to make cookies that make everyone happy.
This year, I want to share my favorite cookie recipes. They’re perfect for the holiday season. You’ll find classic sugar cookies and fun Easter Bunny cookies. These treats bring joy and help us spend time together.
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Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
Making Easter sugar cookies is fun and rewarding. I have a classic recipe that impresses everyone. It’s especially great with royal icing. Here’s what you need:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
First, mix your dry ingredients in a bowl. Then, cream the butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, then mix everything together.
Chill the dough for about an hour. Roll it out and cut into shapes. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes for golden edges.
Now, make the royal icing. Mix powdered sugar, egg whites, and a bit of water. The icing should be thick but flow easily. This way, you can decorate your cookies beautifully.
Carrot Cake Cookies
These carrot cake cookies are perfect for Easter. They are soft and moist, just like traditional carrot cake. They have all the flavors you love in a cookie.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded carrots
First, mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Then, cream the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
Folding in the shredded carrots is the best part. They make the cookies moist and flavorful.
Next, scoop the dough onto a baking sheet. Bake until they’re golden. Top them with cream cheese frosting for extra sweetness.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Baking soda | ½ teaspoon |
| Baking powder | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter | ½ cup, softened |
| Brown sugar | ½ cup |
| Granulated sugar | ½ cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Shredded carrots | 1 cup |
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Lemon shortbread cookies are great for holidays. They mix sweet and tart in a tasty way. These cookies are simple yet elegant, perfect for spring.
Here’s what you need for my favorite lemon shortbread cookie recipe:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Start by mixing butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Then add flour and salt. Finish with lemon zest and vanilla extract. This makes a soft dough.
Chill the dough into logs. Slice them into rounds and bake until golden. The smell is amazing, and the taste is unforgettable.
These cookies are perfect for Easter or with tea. They mix buttery richness with citrusy flavor. It’s a taste of spring.
Easter Bunny Sugar Cookies
Making Easter bunny cookies is so much fun. They taste great and make any Easter celebration more playful. First, you need to gather some ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
Now, let’s make the dough. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. Cream the butter and sugar in another. Then, mix them together for a soft dough.
Chill the dough and roll it out. Use bunny-shaped cookie cutters to make fun cookies. After baking, let them cool.
Decorating is the best part. I use royal icing to make bunny faces. Add colorful sprinkles for fun. Each bite is a joyful Easter treat!
Coconut Macaroons
Looking for a tasty treat for Easter? Coconut macaroons are perfect. They are easy to make and full of flavor. Here’s a simple recipe to try:
- 2 ¾ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- A pinch of salt
Now, let’s get started:
- Mix the coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla in a big bowl.
- Whip the egg whites and salt in another bowl until stiff.
- Fold the egg whites into the coconut mix gently.
- Shape into mounds and put on a baking sheet.
- Bake until the edges are golden.
These macaroons are great for family gatherings. They capture the Easter spirit. Enjoy these chewy treats with your loved ones.
Peanut Butter Blossoms
My favorite Easter treat is peanut butter blossoms. They mix nutty and sweet flavors. This makes them a hit at holiday parties.
Here’s what you’ll need to create these irresistible cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 24 chocolate kisses
To make these chocolate kisses cookies, follow these simple steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking soda, then gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- As soon as they come out of the oven, gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
These peanut butter blossoms are a true testament to the joy of classic cookies. They are perfect for sharing with friends and family during gatherings or festive celebrations.
Peeps Marshmallow Cookies
Making Peeps cookies was fun, especially with the colorful Easter treats. The recipe needed a few basic things:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Colorful Peeps marshmallow candies
I started by mixing the butter and sugar until it was fluffy. Then, I added the eggs and mixed in the dry stuff slowly. This made a dough.
Next, I shaped the dough into balls and put them on a baking sheet. When the cookies were almost done, I pressed Peeps candies into them. This made them look festive and fun.
Springtime Chocolate Chip Cookies
As the days get warmer, I make springtime chocolate chip cookies. They are perfect for those who love sweets. They’re great for spring celebrations too.
Here’s what you need for these treats:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups chocolate chips
I start by creaming the butter and sugars until fluffy. Then, I mix in the eggs and vanilla. After that, I add the dry ingredients and mix well.
Finally, I add the chocolate chips. This makes sure each cookie has lots of chocolate. I then put the dough on a baking sheet.
These cookies bake until they’re golden and soft. They’re perfect for any gathering. They’re a hit as a sweet treat for spring.
Easter Egg Nest Cookies
This Easter, I’m excited to share my favorite cookie recipe. It’s a fun twist on holiday treats. These no-bake cookies are easy to make and taste great. They’re perfect for kids to help in the kitchen.
To make these chocolate nests, I melt 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips with ½ cup of peanut butter. This mix is rich and perfect for the chow mein noodles. We use three cups of these noodles for texture.
Once the chocolate is smooth, we add the noodles and shape into nests. Then, we place candy egg chocolates on top for a festive look. Let them set at room temperature. You’ll have adorable Easter egg nest cookies ready to share.
These chocolate nests are beautiful on any dessert table. They capture the holiday spirit and are fun for everyone to make!