Description
Easy Hand Painted Easter Cookies are a delightful treat that combines creativity and flavor, perfect for celebrating the Easter season. These charming cookies not only taste delicious but also provide a fun, interactive activity for families and friends. With a simple cookie dough base and vibrant royal icing, you can let your imagination run wild, customizing each cookie to reflect your unique artistic style. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this recipe offers step-by-step guidance to create beautiful edible art that will impress guests of all ages. Ideal for gifting or enhancing your holiday festivities, these cookies are sure to bring smiles and joy to every celebration.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Powdered Sugar (for icing)
- Meringue Powder (for icing)
- Water (for icing)
- Food Coloring Gel
Instructions
- Cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time while mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake on lined baking sheets for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; allow them to cool completely.
- Prepare royal icing by mixing powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water until smooth; divide into bowls and tint with food coloring gel as desired.
- Decorate cooled cookies using piping bags filled with royal icing.
Notes
Chill the dough thoroughly to maintain shape during baking.
Use high-quality gel food colors for vibrant results.
Allow sufficient drying time between layers of decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg