**Indulge in the Sweetness of Martha's Easter Sugar Cookies: A Culinary Delight for Every Occasion**
As the festive spirit of Easter fills the air, Martha's Easter sugar cookies emerge as a delightful treat that embodies the joy and warmth of the season. These cookies, with their intricate designs and vibrant colors, are a testament to Martha's culinary expertise and her passion for creating delectable treats. Each bite of these sugary wonders promises a burst of flavor, transporting you to a realm of pure indulgence. Whether you're hosting an Easter gathering or simply seeking a sweet escape, Martha's sugar cookies are sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more. Discover the magic of these cookies through two delectable variations: the classic cut-out cookies, perfect for intricate designs and colorful decorations, and the soft and chewy drop cookies, offering a delightful simplicity that melts in your mouth. Both recipes are thoughtfully crafted, ensuring a perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and visual appeal. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the artistry of baking and the irresistible charm of Martha's Easter sugar cookies.
25 EASY EASTER COOKIES (+ RECIPE COLLECTION)
These Easter cookies are sure to delight everyone on Easter Sunday! Enjoy sugar cookies, shortbread, bird's nest cookies, and more Easter-themed treats!
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Cookies Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep an Easter cookie in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
EASTER SUGAR COOKIES
Cream cheese contributes to the rich taste of these melt-in-your-mouth Easter sugar cookies. They have such nice flavor, you can skip the frosting and sprinkle them with colored sugar for a change. -Julie Brunette, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar. Beat in egg yolk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
EASTER EGG SUGAR COOKIES
We took our best sugar cookie recipe and made these festive versions for Easter. They look like they have been dip-dyed just like a classic Easter egg. By tinting a simple royal icing with your choice of colors, you can create an array of beautifully swirled cookies.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 4h45m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the sugar dough: Whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. Beat together the vanilla and egg in a small bowl.
- Beat the butter, granulated sugar and confectioners' sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed. Once incorporated, increase the speed to medium and beat until slightly creamy, about 3 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl using a rubber spatula as needed.
- Reduce the speed to low again, slowly pour in the egg mixture and beat until combined. Add the flour mixture in 3 additions, beating until combined after each and increasing the speed as the dough gets thicker to keep the beaters spinning. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beaters as needed. Once all the flour is just incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until the dough is very smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Turn the dough out of the bowl and bring it together. Divide into 2 even pieces. Shape each piece into a flat square and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Dust another sheet of parchment with flour and put 1 dough piece on top. Dust with more flour and top with another sheet of parchment. Roll the dough out between the parchment sheets into a square about 1/4 inch thick (and about 11 by 9 inches) and place in the freezer for 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining piece of dough.
- Working with 1 dough sheet at a time, cut out cookies with a 2 1/2- by 2 2/4-inch Easter egg cookie cutter and arrange on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Refrigerate while you cut the remaining cookies. Reroll any scraps of dough and repeat the freezing, cutting and refrigerating process until all the dough is used. Repeat with the remaining dough sheet.
- Bake, rotating the baking sheets front to back and bottom to top about halfway through, until cookies are golden brown around the edges, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely on the baking sheets set on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
- For the icing: Meanwhile, sift the confectioners' sugar into a large bowl. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the icing is thick enough to show the line of the whisk that disappears within about 8 seconds.
- Place 3 tablespoons white icing in each of 3 separate bowls. Tint each a different color and cover with plastic wrap (see Cook's Note). Place 1/4 cup white icing in another bowl, covering the remaining white icing with plastic wrap so it does not dry out. Drizzle one of the colored icings (about 1 tablespoon) onto the 1/4 cup white icing and swirl with a toothpick.
- Next, dip the surface of a cookie in the swirled icing and remove slowly, allowing any excess to drip off. Shake the cookie over the bowl of icing to remove any excess. Gently smooth the icing with a toothpick to fill in any gaps, if necessary. Place the finished cookies on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Use the tip of the toothpick to pop any bubbles that appear. Drizzle more colored icing as needed. Repeat this process with the next 2 colors and the remaining white icing until all the cookies are decorated. Let set for 30 minutes. Store single layers of cookies, with parchment in between, in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 week.
Tips:
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet. This will help ensure that the cookies are all the same size and shape.
- 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 decorating them. This will help the frosting set properly.
- Be creative with your decorations! You can use sprinkles, colored sugar, or even edible flowers to decorate your Easter sugar cookies.
Conclusion:
Martha's Easter Sugar Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any Easter celebration. With their light and fluffy texture and sweet, sugary glaze, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone. So, grab your ingredients and get baking!
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