Prepare to create delicious festive cookies with these fantastic Easter egg cookie ideas! Follow along as we explore imaginative ways to make your cookies stand out this season.
Easter is all about vibrant colors, blooming flowers, and the joy of celebrating new beginnings. What better way to usher in the spirit of the season than by indulging in the art of cookie decorating with these Easter egg cookie ideas?
In this blog post, we’ll explore a variety of creative ideas to transform simple sugar cookies into Easter edible masterpieces.
Easter Egg Cookie Ideas: Best Recipe
Fool-Proof Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and then leveled)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cups (2 sticks) unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 1-2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl of an electric stand mixer, using paddle attachment, whip butter at high speed until light and creamy, about 1 minute. Add egg mixture and beat until combined, about 2 minutes.
- Switch to low speed and gradually add dry flour mixture to wet mixture, stirring until it resembles peas and crumbs. Add water in small increments (½-1 tablespoon at a time) while stirring at low speed until dough pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl and gathers together at the center paddle.
- Split dough into two equal parts. Put one half between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out to a 1/4-inch thickness. Fold all 4 sides of the parchment paper to seal and prevent the dough from drying. Repeat with the second half of dough.
- Keeping the dough wrapped in parchment paper, stack one sheet of dough on top of the other, and chill both in the freezer for 10 minutes (or refrigerator for 30 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Take out one sheet of dough at a time from the freezer (or refrigerator). Cut shapes with your desired cookie cutters. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, placing cookies 1 inch apart. If the dough becomes too soft while cutting, chill again for 10 minutes. Repeat with the second half of dough.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes (rotating the sheet halfway through) until they lightly brown at the bottom edges. Let rest on the sheet to harden and cool completely. Serve as is or decorate.
Easter Egg Cookie Ideas: Best Royal Icing Recipe
Easy Royal Icing
Ingredients
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons warm water (plus more for thinning)
- food color gel (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl of an electric stand mixer, using a paddle attachment, stir powdered sugar and meringue powder at low speed.
- While stirring, add water to the mixture. Stir until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla extract and beat at medium speed until combined. If you are only making white icing, skip to step 5.
- Divide the icing into separate bowls that are designated for each color. Allocate a larger amount of icing for the colors that will be used most frequently. Cover the icing with plastic film directly on the icing's surface when not in use to prevent premature hardening.
- Working with one bowl of icing at a time, create a desired color by mixing food coloring gel gradually into the designated icing bowl.
- After the shade of color is achieved, add water in small amounts (⅛-¼ teaspoon at a time) gradually and stir until a thick outlining consistency is achieved. Divide the icing in two parts by transferring one portion into a piping bag for outlining. Leave the remaining icing in the bowl as it will be transformed into thin flood icing in the next step.
- Add small amounts of extra water gradually to the remaining icing and stir until the desired thin consistency for flooding is achieved. Transfer to a piping bag or squeeze bottle for flooding.
Favorite Royal Icing Ingredients
Easter Egg Cookie Ideas: How To Store Sugar Cookies
After putting your heart and creativity into baking those delightful Easter sugar cookies, the next step is ensuring they stay fresh and delicious. Proper storage is key to maintaining their flavor and texture.
1. Cool Completely Before Storage:
Allow your Easter sugar cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before storing them.
2. Airtight Containers:
Opt for airtight containers to store your Easter sugar cookies. These containers help maintain freshness by preventing exposure to air.
3. Room Temperature or Refrigeration:
For short term storage, Easter sugar cookies are best stored at room temperature in a cool, dry place. However, if your kitchen tends to be warm or if you live in a humid climate, consider refrigerating them.
4. Freezing for Extended Storage:
For longer storage, Easter sugar cookies can be frozen. Thaw them at room temperature when ready to enjoy.
Summary
This Easter, have fun decorating with these Easter cookie ideas and let your creative side shine. Whether you choose classic pastels, whimsical watercolors, floral designs, or edible metallic touches, each cookie is a chance to show off your unique style and bring joy to those you share them with. So, grab your baking supplies, get ready to dive in, and let the Easter cookie decorating fun start!