Homemade Hipster: Easy Easter sugar cookies

Celebrate Easer with a sweet and simple recipe

Irene Tang

With Easter right around the corner, the COVID-19 pandemic might make it difficult to celebrate the holiday like previous years. To make up for it, add some extra flavor and joy this Easter by learning how to make delicious Easter egg-themed sugar cookies with the video below! 

Ingredients:

Dough

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Icing

  • 3 cups powdered/confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • ¼ cup room temperature water
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring

Other materials

  • Cling wrap
  • Mixing bowl
  • Extra bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula/spoon
  • Icing pipes/tips