Easter Egg Cookies

Name: Easter Egg Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup quick-cooking oats; 3/4 teaspoon salt; GLAZE:; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2-1/2 tablespoons half-and-half cream; Cake decorating gel, optional

My mother started baking these cookies with me and my eight brothers and sisters when I was a child, and I carried on the tradition with our four youngsters when they were little. Now, my children are grown and can make these cookies with their own tots. —Barbara Neuweg, West Point, Iowa

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Cake decorating gel, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, oats and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Divide dough into three equal portions.
Form 12 egg-shaped cookies from each portion. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
Combine glaze ingredients until smooth; spoon over cookies. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 126 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Easter Egg Cookies in Crafting Traditions March/April 1997

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kcbaker

Apr 1, 2018

The cookies were easy to make, looked great, just like the picture, but I was disappointed with the taste. I would not use this recipe again.
Tami

Mar 29, 2018

These are the same cookies my mother made with me when I was growing up! She got the recipe from a friend, whose mother passed it on to her. They are an Easter tradition in our family, too. They're simple, beautiful and delicious - thank you for sharing them.
pamelaba

Apr 23, 2011

This is a fun recipe to make with my two girls ages 5 & 7. They were help with everything and LOVED decorating them!