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Crispy Air Fryer Easter Cookies

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These crispy air fryer Easter cookies feature a golden, crisp edge with a tender center, flavored with almond and vanilla extracts. Perfect for festive celebrations, they are quick, easy, and made with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ cup pastel sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and let it warm up while you prepare the dough.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the large egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the pastel sprinkles.
  7. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, place dough balls about 2 inches apart onto a parchment-lined air fryer basket. Fit 6-8 cookies per batch depending on size.
  8. Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 8-10 minutes. Check around 7 minutes to ensure cookies are turning golden but not burning. Cookies should be crisp on edges and slightly soft in the middle.
  9. Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack immediately to stop cooking and keep them crispy.
  10. Repeat with remaining dough, allowing the air fryer to reheat briefly between batches.

Notes

If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 15 minutes before scooping. Adjust air fryer time and temperature based on your model. Use parchment or silicone liners to prevent sticking. Cool cookies on a wire rack to maintain crispness. Dough can be chilled up to 24 hours before baking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based margarine and vegan sprinkles.

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