Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies For Easter Day 2024 

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For these soft drop sugar cookies, you only need 9 simple things. Before baking, put the cookie dough in the fridge for at least one to two hours. For a fun treat, press some jelly beans into the warm cookies.

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– 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour – 1 teaspoon baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1/2 cup (1 stick; 115g) unsalted butter – 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar – 1 large egg, at room temperature – 1/2 teaspoon almond extract – 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract – 1 bag jelly bean

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Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. 

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For about 1 minute, whip the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed. 

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The egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract should be mixed on high speed for 1 minute. Beat again as needed to mix after scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl. 

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Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients on low until mixed. Thick, sticky dough. Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into balls. Place dough balls on a large dish or prepared baking sheet. 

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Cover and refrigerate cookie dough balls for 1-2 hours or up to 4 days. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats. Set aside. 

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Place cold cookie dough balls 3 inches apart on baking pans. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are gently browned. Soft centres will appear. 

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Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes after removing from the oven. Place two jelly beans in the centres of heated cookies.  

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The magic number for jelly bean sticking is 3 minutes of cooling! Transfer to wire rack to finish cooling. Cookies stay fresh covered at room temperature for a week. 

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Also see

Coconut Cheesecake Brownies For Easter Day 2024 

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