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Hand Painted Cookies for Your Easter Table

Hand Painted Cookies for Your Easter Table

Create beautiful Hand Painted Cookies for Your Easter Table that are both a visual delight and a tasty treat for the holiday.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERT RECIPES
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour this provides the perfect base for your cookies
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder adds a lovely lift to your cookies
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt enhances the sweetness of the dough
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter gives a rich, buttery flavor and tender texture
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar sweetens the dough beautifully
  • 1 large egg binds the ingredients together for the right consistency
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract adds a warm, aromatic flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract offers a delightful hint of nuttiness
For the Decoration
  • royal icing or easy cookie glaze icing for beautifully detailed designs
  • gel food coloring to create vibrant hues that pop on your cookies
  • sanding sugar sprinkles adds a lovely, sparkling finish
  • mini marshmallows (halved) perfect for fun decorations and a sweet touch

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • cookie cutters
  • baking sheets
  • plastic wrap
  • Oven

Method
 

How to Make Hand Painted Cookies
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
  2. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy and pale, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well mixed and creamy.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to your desired thickness, typically about 1/4 inch.
  8. Using cookie cutters, cut the dough into fun shapes and place them on lined baking sheets.
  9. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure your butter is at room temperature and avoid overmixing the dough.

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