Springtime/Easter Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
24 double cookies
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Calories
209 kcal
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Course
Bread, Baked Goods
Springtime/Easter Cookies
Description
The cookie dough is prepared by creaming softened salted butter with sugar, then mixing in sifted all-purpose flour until a dough forms. Half the dough is rolled out and cut into round shapes, baked at 350°F for 8-10 minutes without browning. After cooling, similar shaped cookies are paired and filled with raspberry jam for a fruity center.
The icing is made from sifted confectioners sugar mixed gradually with water or milk to reach a thick but spreadable consistency similar to glue. This icing is colored in soft pastels and applied or piped onto the cookie tops for decoration. The combination creates tender, buttery cookies with a smooth, sweet icing and a raspberry jam note.
Using high-quality jam enhances the flavor and authenticity. Consistency adjustments in the icing ensure it sets properly without becoming too runny, providing an appealing texture and appearance that suits spring or Easter-themed occasions.
Ingredients
- 8 oz butter softened, salted
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (good quality, sifted)
- ¼ cup raspberry jam (approximately ½ tsp per cookie -see notes)
- 4 cups confectioners sugar powdered/icing sugar, sifted
- 2 Tbsp water (or milk - use a little at a time - see notes)
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar together, then add flour and mix until a dough forms.
- Place half of the dough onto to a well-floured surface, and roll out to about ¼" thickness. Cut with a round cookie cutter (I use a 2" or 2 ½" cutter.)
- Using a metal spatula or turner, lift each cookie then place onto a prepared cookie sheet (I like to use a silicone sheet) and bake in a 350º F oven for 8-10 minutes. (They should not start to brown. (I turn my trays around halfway through baking to make sure they cook evenly.)
- Remove the tray from the oven and set aside for a few minutes before transferring cookies onto a cooling rack. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Allow to cool completely, then pair off similar shaped cookies together, placing the smoothest cookie on top.
- Prepare the icing: Mix together confectioner's sugar and milk; the icing should be the consistency of Elmer's Glue (it will look like it too!) Color it into pastel colors of your choice.
- Spread or pipe some icing on each top cookie only; do not ice all of them. I love to use a condiment style bottle to do the outline, then fill in the center. It's really fun, and easy enough for kids to do!
- Set aside with its mate and before the icing sets, add a little royal icing flower. I usually let these dry overnight; they need at least 6 hours for the icing to set.
- When the icing is dry, sandwich the cookies together with some raspberry jam. Place a few on a festive plate, or box them up for a lovely gift!
Notes
- Use a good quality, well-flavored raspberry jam such as Mackay's or Bonne Maman for superior taste.
- Add liquid to the icing gradually and mix until the consistency resembles glue; adjust with more or less liquid as needed for proper spreading and setting.
- Use softened salted butter for the dough to achieve a tender texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24double cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cookies | |
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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