Here in the St. Louis area we’ve experienced major storms and tornadoes this weekend,  Thank goodness we have no damage and my ovens still have power!  Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those in need right now. Here are some of the cookies I made for Easter.  Enjoy!

Rich buttery melt-in-your-mouth cookies are as easy as slicing and baking once you make the colorful doughs. Makes: About 4 dozen cookies 1 ¼ cups sugar ½ cup butter or margarine, softened ½ cup butter-flavor shortening 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 ¼ cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda 1/8 [...]

A sugar cookie crust is topped with creamy frosting and an assortment of candy to create a simple dessert your kids will love. Set out bowls of candy and let the kids decorate it themselves. 1 20-ounce roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces (6 ounces) 1/2 cup [...]

Decorate this buttery delicate cookie recipe in the colors of spring. Preparation time: 1 hr Baking time: 10 min  Yield: 6 dozen cookies Cookie Ingredients: 1 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 3 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Icing Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar 2 [...]

Kids will enjoy helping you make this cute bunny cookie recipe. Preparation time: 45 min Baking time: 10 min Yield: 2 1/2 dozen cookies Cookie Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened 1 egg 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking [...]

Mold these egg shapes and dip them into chocolate and brightly colored sprinkles with your kids. They’ll make an extra special goodie for their baskets. Yield 24 eggs Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 (10 ounce) package regular marshmallows 6 cups KELLOGG’S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels or milk chocolate [...]

You can bake these pretty little baskets to place at each setting on the Easter table. They’re easier than you’d think because they start with refrigerated dough! Makes 24 cookie baskets 1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 bottle (2.25 oz) pink and blue colored sugar 1 container (12 [...]

Super cute little chick cookies make a perfect spring-time treat, and they’re fun for kids to help decorate, too! Makes 18 cookies 1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies 1 cup fluffy white frosting (from 16 oz container) Yellow gel food color 18 semisweet chocolate chips, cut in half Yellow candy-coated licorice Orange candy [...]