A Family Tradition – Soft, Buttery, and Perfectly Sweet!
These Buttery Italian Easter Cookies are a beloved holiday classic—tender, cake-like cookies flavored with vanilla and lemon, topped with a pastel-colored glaze and sprinkles. Traditionally made for Easter celebrations, they’re a must-bake for cookie trays, brunches, or gifting!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Melt-in-Your-Mouth Texture – Soft, buttery, and lightly sweet.
✅ Festive & Customizable – Decorate with pastel glazes and sprinkles.
✅ Family Favorite – Passed down through generations!
✅ AdSense Goldmine – "Italian Easter cookies" and "holiday baking" are high-RPM keywords!
Buttery Italian Easter Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon zest (or almond extract for variation)
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
For the Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
3-4 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Food coloring (pastel pink, yellow, green, etc.)
Sprinkles for decorating