Description
Delightful and colorful cookies perfect for Easter celebrations, filled with nostalgia and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of butter, softened to room temperature
- 2/3 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of coarse sanding sugar
- 1/2 cup of pastel candy-coated chocolate pieces
Instructions
- Start by creaming the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Add the flour gradually, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop out teaspoon-sized portions and roll them into small balls.
- Roll each ball in coarse sanding sugar to coat completely.
- Place the balls on a prepared baking sheet and gently press a pastel candy piece into the center of each.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use room-temperature butter for best results. Consider chilling the dough if it feels too soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easter cookies, festive cookies, bunny cookies, spring treats, colorful cookies
