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Lamb Sugar Cookies
Seeing baby lambs and other animals wandering out into the pasture after being cooped up in the barn all winter signifies that Spring has arrived. The lamb is also considered a religious symbol. At one time, whole lambs were roasted at Easter. This was extremely popular in Greece. This tradition spread to many cultures and religions of the world. Nowadays, legs of lamb and lamb roasts are popular Easter dishes. Other Easter dishes include sweet treats, breads, rolls, and cookies that are made in the shape of a lamb. These Lamb Sugar Cookies are perfect to serve as a dessert or snack for Easter. They are easy to make and are a delicious Easter treat for your family and/or guests.
Lamb Sugar Cookies
Makes 3 dozen cookies
5 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups soft unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
Cookie Cutter
sheep shape
Icing Ingredients
2 egg whites
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
black gel icing
Cookie Directions
Place the soft butter in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add in the sugar and mix until smooth to the touch. Must not have a grainy feeling.
Add in the eggs. One at time. Mix well.
Then add the vanilla. Continue mixing.
In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
Add the dry mix to the wet mixture.
Mix until thoroughly blended.
Roll the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling wrap.
Put in the refrigerator for about 6 hours or overnight. The dough must be firm to the touch.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Take the cookie dough out of the refrigerator and set it out to soften up a bit.
Put flour out on the cutting board, rub flour on the rolling pin, and (if needed) work some flour into the batter.
Roll the dough out on the cutting board and using the cookie cutter begin to make your cookies.
Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Using a metal spatula move the cut cookies to the parchment lined cookie sheet.
Bake at 325 degrees for 8 minutes. Check to see if the cookies are thoroughly baked.
Take the cookies out of the oven.
Put them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooling time should be about 10 minutes.
Icing Directions
Combine all ingredients (except the food coloring) in a mixing bowl and mix on medium speed.
If icing is not stiff enough add 1/4 C powder sugar.
Mix well.
Divide the icing into the two bowls.
In one bowl add white icing to it.
In a second bowl, add more white icing and 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar to thicken the icing. If the icing doesn’t fall off the spoon its thick enough.
Add several drops of black gel food coloring to the first bowl of icing. Stir well to mix the color.
Spoon each color of icing into individual frosting bags with a 2 #2 tips and a star tip. Twist the open end of the bag to push the icing to the tip.
Using one of the #2 tips outline the head and legs of the sheep and fill in.
Using the icing in the star tip, pipe on the wool for the sheep.
Once the head is dry for the sheep, add a black dot for the eye and nose.
Let sit for a few hours to let the icing dry completely.
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 3 dozen | 20 min |
| Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 8 min | 6 hours |
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Legs of lamb and lamb roasts are popular Easter dishes. Other Easter dishes include sweet treats, breads, rolls, and cookies that are made in the shape of a lamb. These Lamb Sugar Cookies are perfect to serve as a dessert or snack for Easter. They are easy to make and are a delicious Easter treat for your family and/or guests.
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