How To Decorate Easter Cookies | Simple and Easy

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

decorative sprinkles

🥗Healthier: nuts

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Nuts add crunch and are a healthier topping.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.

Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

Prepare royal icing by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring until smooth.

Decorate the cooled cookies with royal icing and sprinkles as desired.

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