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Easter Cutout Cookies

Easter Cutout Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats that bring family and friends together with fun shapes and colorful decorations, perfect for any festive gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Sifted for better mixing
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened at room temperature) Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Feel free to substitute with almond extract for a different flavor
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • to taste Icing and sprinkles for decoration (optional) Choose colorful toppings to enhance visual appeal

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can lead to tough cookies!
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This helps the cookies keep their shape during baking.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Once chilled, sprinkle flour on your work surface and roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick.
  2. Use fun cookie cutters to create shapes, and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely on wire racks before decorating.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, get creative with icing and toppings—this is where the fun begins!

Notes

Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.