Best 7 Easter Sugar Cookies Wicing That Hardens Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful tradition of Easter with our exquisite collection of sugar cookies, intricately decorated with a special icing that hardens to perfection. These delightful treats are not only a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of flavors, sure to captivate the taste buds of all who partake. With various recipes catering to different dietary preferences and skill levels, our Easter sugar cookies promise a sweet and memorable experience for all. From classic vanilla to rich chocolate and tangy lemon, these cookies offer a delectable array of flavors to satisfy every palate. Let your creativity soar as you explore the vibrant icing options, from pastel hues to bold designs, creating personalized masterpieces that reflect the joyous spirit of Easter. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you every step of the way, ensuring success in your baking endeavor. Embrace the magic of Easter with our enchanting sugar cookies, a testament to the love and joy that this special occasion brings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUGAR COOKIE FROSTING



Sugar Cookie Frosting image

The best homemade Sugar Cookie Frosting. Creamy frosting made in minutes to spread or pipe, that hardens too, so you can stack your cookies. And it tastes amazing!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter (, softened)
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 to 1/2 cup whole milk ((see note))
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Food gel coloring (, optional)
Sprinkles (, optional)
Plain cooled sugar cookies (, for decorating)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the butter, shortening, powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, the vanilla extract and almond extract with an electric hand mixer. Add a bit more milk at a time, if needed, until it's the desired consistency - it should be thick, but spreadable.
  • If coloring the frosting with different colors, divide into bowls and color as desired at this point.
  • Spread on top of cookies with a dull knife or transfer to a piping bag.
  • Top with sprinkles , if desired (they need to be added right away before the frosting sets.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 9 mg, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SUGAR COOKIE ICING



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This easy Sugar Cookie Icing recipe takes only minutes to make and it dries hard so you can stack or bag your beautifully decorated cookies!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups powdered sugar (, sifted)
3-4 tablespoons whole milk
1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ((use clear vanilla extract if you need the icing to be bright white))
Pinch of salt ((optional depending on flavor preference))
Gel food coloring (, optional)
Plain cooled sugar cookies (, for decorating)

Steps:

  • Stir together the sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, corn syrup, and vanilla in a medium-sized bowl until combined.(If icing is too thick, add the remaining tablespoon of milk, until the icing is thick but pipeable. If it's too thin, add a little more powdered sugar until desired texture is reached. If you drizzle a little of the icing with a whisk, the ribbon of icing will hold for a few seconds before melting back into the icing. That is when you know it's the right consistency and is ready to use.)
  • If coloring the icing with different colors, divide into bowls and color as desired at this point.
  • Transfer icing to a piping bag with a piping tip (I use Wilton 5.)
  • Pipe icing onto cookies and decorate, as desired. (If using sanding sugar or sprinkles, they need to be added before the icing starts to set.)
  • Allow icing to completely harden at room temperature before enjoying (this can take anywhere from 3 hours to overnight depending on the consistency and thickness of your icing.)
  • NOTE: Don't miss all the coloring and decorating tips in the full article!
  • NOTE: This recipe makes enough to decorate 40, 3-inch cookies. Calories calculated are for the icing only and do not include cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASTER SUGAR COOKIES W/ICING THAT HARDENS



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I bought some cookie cutters when I went to Portland, OR. They where wildlife cut outs. So cute...so I wanted to make Easter cookies for my husband. I looked up a recipe for Easter cookies..I saw a recipe some somewhere, but could not find it... So this is what I made. They taste really good. My husband commented "The moose...

Provided by deb baldwin

Categories     Cookies

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

COOKIES
1 c butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
3 1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
FROSTING
2 c sifted powdered sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp light corn syrup (i added more )

Steps:

  • 1. Cookies: In a large bowl combine butter with sugar, eggs, vanilla and almond extract. Beat using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. In another bowl, combine the flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
  • 2. Set oven to 400 degrees. line cookie sheets with parchment paper (do not grease cookie sheets, use parchment paper only). On a very lightly floured surface roll out the dough into about 1/4-inch thickness Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. (roll dough on the parchment paper and remove excess if cookies are delicate) Place cookies 2-inches apart (I did 1-inch) on cookie sheet. Bake for 4-6 minutes. (I did 6 minutes) Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely before icing.
  • 3. ICING: In a small bowl mix the powdered sugar with milk (start with 1 or 2 tablespoons, you will likely need more milk for the perfect spreading consistency). Beat in corn syrup and a little vanilla until the icing is smooth and glossy (if the icing is too thick add in a small amount of more corn syrup). Divide into as many separate bowls as you wish to different colors. Add in food coloring until desired intensity is achieved. Pain the icing over the cookies using a brush,or dip edges of cookies into icing. Wash brush before changing colors. Allow to set on waxed paper. Decorate as you want. I needed two batches of frosting for these cookies. The second batch of frosting, I did not sift the powdered sugar and made a little stiffer frosting to use as decorating the cookies..

SUGAR COOKIE ICING



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This icing dries hard and shiny and the colors stay bright. Choose as many different food colorings as you desire.

Provided by JBS BOX

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cookie Frosting

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons milk
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon almond extract
assorted food coloring

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Beat in corn syrup and almond extract until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick, add more corn syrup.
  • Divide into separate bowls, and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. Dip cookies, or paint them with a brush.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

KITTENCAL'S BUTTERY CUT-OUT SUGAR COOKIES W/ ICING THAT HARDENS



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You will not find a better sugar cookie anywhere you search, this will most likely be the only sugar cookie you will use, not only are these cookies buttery delicious, the dough is an absolute dream to work with, it rolls out easily and is easy to handle, also the cookies hold their shape when baked something many sugar cookies do not do --- make as many different colors as desired in separate bowls with the icing, the cookies must be completely cooled before icing --- plan ahead the dough must be chilled for at least 2 hours before rolling -- since these are topped with icing they are not a sweet cookie if you want a sweeter taste then increase the sugar amount

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h4m

Yield 35-40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (the sugar must be sifted)
1 tablespoon milk (adding in more if needed for proper spreading consistency)
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (can use 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in place of the almond)
food coloring (use your choice of colours)

Steps:

  • For cookies; in a large bowl combine butter with sugar, eggs, vanilla and almond extract; beat using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.
  • In another bowl combine the flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the butter mixture until well blended.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
  • Set oven to 400°F.
  • Line cookie sheets with parchment paper (do not grease cookie sheets use parchment paper only).
  • On a very lightly floured surface roll out the dough into about 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
  • Place cookies 2-inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 4-6 minutes.
  • Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely before icing.
  • For the frosting; in a small bowl mix the confectioners sugar with milk (start with 1-2 tablespoons, you will likely need more milk for the perfect spreading consistency).
  • Beat in corn syrup and almond extract until the icing is smooth and glossy (if the icing is too thick add in a small amount more of corn syrup).
  • Divide into as many separate bowls as you wish for different colours.
  • Add in food colouring until desired intensity is achieved.
  • Paint the icing over the cookies using a brush, or dip edges of cookies into icing.
  • Allow to set on waxed paper.

COOKIE ICING/FROSTING THAT HARDENS



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This will harden and it will hardens quite quickly, it's the perfect icing to decorate cookies, if desired you may omit the vanilla, I like to add it in, the amounts may be reduced by half if desired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (sifted after measuring)
1 tablespoon low-fat milk (skim or 1% is fine although I have made this successfully using 2% fat milk)
1 tablespoon corn syrup (more if needed to reach desired consistency)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
food coloring (use colors of choice)

Steps:

  • VERY IMPORTANT; the confectioners sugar must be sifted before using.
  • In a bowl beat the sifted confectioners sugar with milk until smooth.
  • Beat in corn syrup and almond extract until smooth and glossy (if icing is too thick add in a small amount of corn syrup).
  • Divide into as many separate bowls as desired.
  • Add in different food coloring to each bowl beating/whisking until the intensity is achieved.
  • Paint the icing over the cookies using a brush or dip the cookie edges into icing (this will set quite quickly).
  • Place cookies on waxed paper to dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.1, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 6.4, Sugar 6

EASY SUGAR COOKIES



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Quick and easy sugar cookies! They are really good, plain or with candies in them. My friend uses chocolate mints on top, and they're great!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 60.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips

• Use room temperature ingredients: This allows the ingredients to blend together more easily and results in a smoother, more even dough. • Chill the dough before rolling: This helps the dough to hold its shape better and prevents it from spreading too much in the oven. • Use a light touch when rolling the dough: Pressing too hard will make the cookies tough. • Cut the cookies evenly: This will help them to bake evenly. • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly. • Use a toothpick to test the frosting: Insert a toothpick into the center of the frosting. If it comes out clean, the frosting is ready to use. • Decorate the cookies as desired: You can use sprinkles, colored sugar, or other decorations to make your cookies festive.

Conclusion

Easter sugar cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any Easter celebration. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these cookies at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your cookies turn out perfectly.

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