Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (red, green, yellow) for decorating
- Pre-made fondant (or homemade) for shapes (e.g., Easter bunny, eggs, etc.)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Divide the dough into several portions and add food coloring to each portion to create different colors.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters or make by hand.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate the cookies with fondant or other decorations to create your Easter story cookies.
Nutritional Information: (Per cookie)
Calories: Approx. 150 calories (depending on size and ingredients used)
Fat: Approx. 7g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 20g
Protein: Approx. 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creative and fun dish for Easter celebration.
- Colorful cookies with different shapes and designs.
- Can be customized to tell your own Easter story through the decorations.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so cute! My kids loved them."
- "The flavors were great, and the cookies were so soft and delicious."
- "The colors were so vibrant, and the fondant decorations made them even more special."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature before starting the recipe to ensure proper mixing of the dough.
- Use a non-stick baking sheet or grease the sheet lightly to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Decorate the cookies as soon as they are cool to ensure that the fondant stays in place.
