Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious sugar cookies? While making cookies from scratch can be fun, sometimes we’re short on time or energy.

That’s where a handy store-bought shortcut comes in! In this blog post, I’ll share some creative ideas for turning store-bought cookie dough into festive Easter treats without sacrificing flavor or fun.

Choose Your Cookie Dough: The first step in this shortcut recipe is to select your favorite store-bought cookie dough. Whether you prefer classic sugar cookie dough, chocolate chip, or something more exotic like lemon or funfetti, there’s a variety of options available at your local grocery store. Opt for a flavor that complements the Easter theme and your taste preferences.

Roll and Cut: Once you have your cookie dough, it’s time to get creative! Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, typically around 1/4 inch thick. Then, use Easter-themed cookie cutters to cut out shapes like bunnies, eggs, chicks, and flowers. Don’t have Easter-themed cookie cutters? No problem! You can use basic shapes like circles and ovals and decorate them later to fit the Easter theme.

Bake and Cool: Follow the baking instructions on the package of your store-bought cookie dough, adjusting the time as needed based on the thickness of your cookies. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating. This step is crucial to prevent the icing from melting or running off the cookies.

Decorate with Icing: Now comes the fun part – decorating your Easter sugar cookies! Whip up a batch of royal icing or simply use store-bought icing tubes for convenience. Get creative with pastel colors like pink, blue, yellow, and green to capture the festive spirit of Easter. Use a piping bag or squeeze bottles to outline and flood the cookies with icing, creating intricate designs and patterns. Sprinkle edible decorations like sanding sugar, sprinkles, or edible glitter for an extra touch of sparkle.

Add Finishing Touches: Once the icing has set, add the finishing touches to your Easter sugar cookies. You can use additional icing to pipe details like faces on bunny cookies or polka dots on egg-shaped cookies. Experiment with edible markers or food-safe paint to add personalized messages or intricate designs. For an extra-special touch, package your decorated cookies in clear cellophane bags tied with festive ribbon to give as gifts or party favors.

Quick and Easy Easter Sugar Cookies: Shortcut Recipe

Ingredients

• Sugar cookie dough
• Powdered sugar
• Milk
• Sprinkles

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Knead dough, and roll out, using flour if needed. Roll out until the dough is about ¼ inch thick.

Cut out egg shapes and place on a baking sheet, 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8-11 minutes.

Cool for 2 minutes, then transfer to the cooling rack to cool completely.

Mix powdered sugar and milk together until you have an icing texture. 

Dip cookies upside down into the icing, then set on parchment paper and top with sprinkles.

With this simple store-bought shortcut, you can create beautiful and delicious Easter sugar cookies without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, participating in a cookie exchange, or simply enjoying some sweet treats with your loved ones, these festive cookies are sure to be a hit.

So grab some store-bought cookie dough, unleash your creativity, and let’s celebrate Easter with a batch of homemade (almost!) sugar cookies.

Happy Baking!