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Easter Sugar Cookie Recipe

Easter Sugar Cookie Recipe

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Brighten your celebrations with these delightful Easter Sugar Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. Bursting with vibrant colors and a soft, chewy texture, these egg-free cookies are easy to make and fun to decorate with family and friends. The combination of butter and sour cream creates an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth experience that everyone will adore. Ideal for springtime gatherings or simply as a sweet indulgence, these cookies can be customized to fit any theme or occasion. Enjoy an interactive baking session with loved ones as you frost and embellish these festive delights!

Ingredients

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  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • For the frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • Easter sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your baking sheets.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, vegetable oil, and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Mix in sugar and vanilla until well combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, place dough onto prepared baking sheets; flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
  8. For frosting, beat together butter, milk, and vanilla; gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
  9. Color frosting if desired and decorate cooled cookies with sprinkles.

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