MARTHA'S EASTER SUGAR COOKIES
A foolproof recipe for the sugar cookie dough and royal icing that we use for Easter cookies. Find out more about the easy techniques for decorating these cookies and learn about the story behind these treats from Martha.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield Makes 20 to 30
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and cognac until well combined. Add flour mixture; beat on low until just combined. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough evenly and shape into 2 disks; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, at least 45 minutes and up to 5 days.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Refrigerate until very firm, about 30 minutes, or freeze 10 minutes. Stamp out shapes. Transfer cutouts to prepared sheets, about 1 inch apart. Reroll scraps; stamp out more shapes and transfer to sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes, or freeze 10 minutes. Bake until set and golden around edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks; let cool completely.
- Royal Icing: In a bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, egg whites, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice until smooth. If necessary, add more lemon juice or confectioners' sugar to reach desired consistency. Divide and tint with gel-paste colors as desired. Pour some into squeeze bottles for detailing.
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Ntando Malaza
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect Easter treat! They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.
Daxter Minhaz
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cookies were surprisingly easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Amr Elwi
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit at my Easter party! Everyone loved them.
Emma Kisaka
[email protected]I love the idea of these cookies, but I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I think it could be improved with some clearer instructions.
Abraham Maxwell
[email protected]These cookies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They're so delicious and look so impressive.
Ofentse Faith
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the dough to roll out without it sticking to my rolling pin. I ended up having to use a lot of flour, which made the cookies a bit dry.
Faizan Gohar
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a great option for a kid-friendly Easter dessert.
Salem Ast
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sugar cookies, but these were really good. They were soft and chewy, and the icing was sweet but not too overpowering.
Mirza Ji
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive! I love the bunny and egg shapes. They're also really tasty.
Sk RIHAD Mk
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and the results are always impressive.
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[email protected]These cookies were a hit at our Easter gathering! They were delicious and beautifully decorated. I especially loved the pastel colors of the icing.