Easter Sugar Cookie Nests

“Bring a little springtime magic to your Easter table with these adorable Sugar Cookie Nests! 🐣🌸

Ingredients (Makes ~16 cookies):

Cookies:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Buttercream Frosting:

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1–2 tbsp milk
• Green food coloring
• Mini candy eggs (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
3. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then combine with wet mixture.
4. Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet. Slightly flatten and press the center with your thumb.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Let cool.
6. For frosting: Beat butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk. Tint with green coloring.
7. Pipe frosting in a nest shape and place 2–3 mini eggs on top of each cookie!

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