Description
Delightful and colorful Easter treats that celebrate nostalgia and creativity, perfect for family gatherings and spring celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Decorative sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; whisk and set aside.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl for 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Divide batter and mix in food coloring if desired.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of batter onto prepared sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and springy.
- Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Keep baked treats in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg