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Easter sugar cookies topped with green jimmies and candy eggs
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Easter Sugar Cookie Recipe

Easter Sugar Cookies made easy with a mix, baked & topped with a white chocolate ganache, sprinkles & chocolate eggs! Cute Easter eggs in a nest on simple buttery cookies!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Easter Sugar Cookies
Servings: 24
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 17.5 oz Sugar Cookie Mix
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the White Chocolate Ganache:

  • 4 oz white chocolate finely chopped
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Easter Decoration on top of cookies:

  • Green Jimmies sprinkles
  • Tiny “flower” sprinkles
  • Chocolate Mini Eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack.
  • Use the back of a spoon to gently press an indent into the center of each cookie while the cookies are still warm. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To Make the White Chocolate Ganache: Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave until just hot (not boiling). Pour over the chopped white chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy. Allow it to cool slightly until thickened.
  • Assemble the Cookies: Spoon the ganache into the center of each cooled cookie. Dip the ganache-topped cookies into a plate of green “grass” jimmies sprinkles. Place 3 Mini Eggs on top and add colorful flower sprinkles, if desired. Let sit to cool and set. Enjoy!
    Easter sugar cookies on a baking sheet

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days or in the refrigerator up to 1 week. 
Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.1mg