Easter Egg Sugar Cookies

These playful, colorful cookies are perfect for decorating with kids or serving at a party, featuring a simple mix-and-roll technique that yields tender, slightly crisp cookies with vibrant gel colors that won't run.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 12 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Holiday

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 pouch 17.5 oz Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix Pre-mixed base provides the right balance of sugar and leavening.
1/2 cup butter, softened Use unsalted for even mixing; margarine will alter flavor.
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour Strengthens the dough to hold colored ropes.
1 piece egg Acts as a binder; can substitute with applesauce or egg replacer.
as needed Betty Crocker™ Neon Gel Food Colors For coloring the reserved dough.

Method

Preparation

In a large bowl, stir together the sugar cookie mix, softened butter, the 3 tablespoons of flour, and the egg until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
Remove 1/2 cup of dough and set it aside. Wrap the remaining dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate while you color the reserved portion.
Divide the reserved 1/2 cup of dough into four equal portions. Stir a different gel food color into each portion until fully colored.
Heat the oven to 375°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll the refrigerated base dough to about 3/16-inch thick.

Shaping and Baking

Shape the colored doughs into long thin ropes and place them on top of the rolled base dough in desired designs.
Place a sheet of parchment paper over the dough and gently roll a rolling pin over it to press the colored dough into the base dough.
Using a 2 1/2-inch oval cookie cutter, cut egg shapes from the dough and place cut pieces 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or until set and dry on top. Cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. For best results, use gel colors to avoid color bleeding and achieve vibrant designs.