Easter Pastel Sugar Cookies: Sweet Treats for Festive Fun
Delight in the joy of Easter with these vibrant Easter Pastel Sugar Cookies, perfect for celebrating the season.
Equipment
- - Mixer
- - Cookie cutters
- Baking trays
- Parchment paper
- Bowls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 cups Plain All-Purpose Flour Replace with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for achieving perfect texture.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure softened for best mixing.
- 1 cup Caster or Granulated Sugar Caster sugar yields a smoother finish.
- 1 large Egg A flax egg works as a vegan alternative.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Experiment with other flavors.
For the Royal Icing
- 2 cups Royal Icing Sugar For decorating.
- 1/4 cup Room Temperature Water Mix with icing sugar for consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixer, cream softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, mixing well, then incorporate the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
- Slowly add the dry mixture, blending until the dough is uniform.
Chill Dough
- Divide the dough in half and roll it out between parchment paper to about 5mm thick. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours.
Bake
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the chilled dough.
- Place them on lined baking trays and bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Prepare Royal Icing
- In a bowl, combine royal icing sugar with room temperature water until smooth (10-12 seconds when lifted).
Decorate Cookies
- Outline each cookie with royal icing and let it set for a few minutes. Flood the center with additional icing and smooth it out if necessary.
- Allow decorated cookies to dry completely.
Notes
For added flair, sprinkle edible glitter on the icing. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.