Description
These Easter Sour Cream Cookies are irresistibly soft, buttery, and beautifully decorated for the holiday! Shaped like Easter eggs, they are topped with pastel-colored icing in pink, green, and yellow, featuring playful designs like polka dots, zigzags, and sprinkles. The sour cream in the dough creates a tender texture, making these cookies a delightful treat for Easter gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- Food coloring (pink, green, yellow, or your choice)
- Sprinkles, edible pearls, or royal icing for decoration
Instructions
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Prepare the Cookie Dough
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
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Roll & Cut Out Cookies
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Use an Easter egg-shaped cookie cutter (or a round cutter and shape into eggs).
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake the Cookies
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Prepare the Icing
- In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Divide into separate bowls and mix in different food coloring.
- Pipe or spread icing onto cooled cookies, creating polka dots, zigzags, or Easter egg designs.
- Add sprinkles or edible decorations while icing is wet.
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Let Set & Enjoy!
- Allow icing to fully set before stacking or serving.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Soft vs. Crisp: For softer cookies, slightly underbake; for crispier cookies, bake 1–2 minutes longer.
- Royal Icing Option: For detailed designs, use royal icing instead of simple icing.
- Flavor Twist: Add lemon zest or almond extract for extra flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spring, Easter, Holiday Baking