Buttery Italian Easter Cookies 🍪🌸


 

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


Step-by-Step Instructions




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