Easter is coming! These pretty easter treats to brighten up your celebration!
1. Cream Cheese Mints
1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons of salted sweet cream butter, softened
2 teaspoons of pure peppermint extract
½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
1 (2-pound package or 7½ cups) of powdered sugar
Yellow, blue, green, and red gel food coloring (3-6 drops for the desired color)
1 cup of powdered sugar for rolling the mints
2. Easter Cookies
Cup unsalted butter
Cup granulated sugar
Large egg
Teaspoon vanilla
Flour – 2 ¾ cups
Baking powder – 2 teaspoons
Salt – ½ teaspoon
3. Sugar Cookie Icing
2¼ cups of powdered sugar
2 tablespoons of light corn syrup
½ teaspoon of clear vanilla flavoring
½ teaspoon of almond extract
2-3 tablespoons of milk
Gel food coloring (optional)
4. Thumbprint Cookies with Icing
For the Cookies:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
⅔ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring
For the Colored Icing:
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2-3 tablespoons whole milk
½ teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring
2-3 drops gel food coloring