Easter Basket Cookies

Easter Basket Cookies
105 min.
32
169kcal

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Get ready to celebrate Easter with a delightful treat that will bring joy to both kids and adults alike: Easter Basket Cookies! These charming cookies are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor, making them the perfect addition to your holiday festivities. Imagine a sweet, buttery cookie base shaped like miniature baskets, filled with fluffy frosting, colorful coconut, and an assortment of jelly beans. Each bite is a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will leave everyone wanting more.

What makes these cookies even more special is the fun and creativity involved in their preparation. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a whimsical dessert that captures the essence of Easter. The vibrant colors of the coconut and the playful jelly beans make these cookies a feast for the eyes, while the soft, chewy texture will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

Whether you're hosting an Easter egg hunt, a family gathering, or simply looking to indulge in some festive baking, these Easter Basket Cookies are sure to impress. Plus, they are easy to make, allowing you to involve your little ones in the kitchen for a fun bonding experience. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a batch of these delightful cookies that will surely become a cherished tradition in your home!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 2.3 oz sprinkles blue
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  • cups coconut flakes flaked
  • serving purple gel food coloring 
  • serving gourmet jelly beans assorted
  • 0.3 inch ribbon 
  • serving frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • ziploc bags
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375° F. Grease or spray 32 miniature muffin cups. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, butter and egg until dough forms.
  2. Roll dough into 32 (1 1/4-inch) balls; roll in colored sugar. Press 1 ball into bottom and up side of each muffin cup.
  3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set and edges are light golden brown. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove to cooling racks.
  4. Add coconut to a 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
  5. Add 3 to 4 drops food color and shake until well blended. It may be necessary to add 1 to 2 teaspoons water to help disperse the color evenly or additional food color until desired color is reached.
  6. Frost top of each cookie. Decorate with colored coconut and jelly beans. Tie a small ribbon bow on 5-inch piece of pipe cleaner; insert into each basket for handle.

Nutrition Facts

Calories169kcal
Protein2.67%
Fat42.85%
Carbs54.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.25
Glycemic Load
3.23
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.507826095366%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:168.76kcal
8.44%
Fat:8.14g
12.53%
Saturated Fat:4.71g
29.44%
Carbohydrates:23.3g
7.77%
Net Carbohydrates:22.42g
8.15%
Sugar:16.14g
17.93%
Cholesterol:10.2mg
3.4%
Sodium:83mg
3.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.14g
2.28%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.39%
Fiber:0.87g
3.49%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3%
Copper:0.04mg
2.18%
Selenium:1.52µg
2.17%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.7%
Phosphorus:16.44mg
1.64%
Iron:0.29mg
1.6%
Vitamin K:1.57µg
1.49%
Vitamin A:66.52IU
1.33%
Magnesium:5.15mg
1.29%
Folate:4.96µg
1.24%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.07%
Potassium:35.19mg
1.01%