Easter Bunny Button Cookies
These delightful Easter Bunny Button Cookies are charmingly decorated with pastel candies, making them a fun treat for families and a perfect celebration of the Easter season.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use high-quality extract for best flavor.
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Decoration
- 24 pastel chocolate candies (M&M-style or chocolate buttons)
Optional
- pastel food coloring For coloring the cookie dough.
- spring sprinkles For an extra festive touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- If you want to color your cookies, tint portions of the dough with pastel food coloring until you achieve your desired shades.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Baking
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Lightly flatten each cookie and use the handle of a wooden spoon to press an indentation in the center.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
- Remove cookies from the oven and immediately press a pastel chocolate candy into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before transferring them to a wire rack or storing them.
Notes
These cookies look delightful when arranged on a festive platter. Enhance their appeal with colorful sprinkles. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 5g