Homemade Easter Egg Cookies Recipe | Easy Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting
Celebrate Easter with these delightful homemade Easter egg cookies! Perfect for family fun, these sugar cookies are topped with buttercream frosting and decorated with colorful designs. The recipe uses simple pantry ingredients, making it easy to prepare and perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Sugar Cookies
- 1 stick butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Buttercream Frosting Ingredients
- 1½ sticks ¾ cup butter, softened
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ tablespoons milk
- Food coloring pink, yellow, blue—or any colors you fancy!
Instructions
- Whip Up the Perfect Sugar Cookie Dough
- Start by creaming the softened butter and sugar until they’re light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until smooth. Then, toss in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until the dough comes together and starts pulling away from the sides of the bowl. Wrap it up and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour—it’s worth the wait, promise!
- Roll, Cut, and Bake
- Once chilled, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick. Use your egg-shaped cutter to cut out adorable shapes, then pop them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 9–10 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown. Let them cool completely before moving on to the fun part—decorating!
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for easy handling and cutting.
- Use pastel food coloring for a festive Easter touch.
- Kids can help with rolling, cutting, and decorating for a fun family activity.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.