Description
Delightful Easter Bunny Sugar Cookies combine sweet nostalgia with festive charm. Crisp edges, buttery centers, and playful bunny shapes make these treats perfect for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps meringue powder
- 4 6 tbsps (680 milliliters) water
- Gel food coloring (pink, white, and pastel shades)
- Small candy eyes or chocolate chips
- Mini marshmallows
- Pink sugar crystals or sprinkles
Instructions
- Blend Base: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl to create a uniform dry ingredient foundation.
- Create Creamy Mixture: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extracts to develop a rich, aromatic base.
- Form and Chill Dough: Incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, kneading until a cohesive dough forms. Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to intensify flavors and improve texture.
- Prepare and Cut: Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line baking sheets with parchment. Roll chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use bunny-shaped cookie cutter to create charming cookie shapes, arranging them on prepared sheets.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges turn golden. Transfer cookies to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Craft Royal Icing: Whisk powdered sugar and meringue powder, gradually adding water to achieve a smooth, pipeable consistency. Separate icing and tint with food coloring.
- Decorate Masterpiece: Apply white icing base to each cookie. Once set, add pink-tinted ear and nose details. Attach candy eyes or pipe chocolate accents. Finish with a marshmallow “tail” secured by icing.
- Set and Serve: Allow decorated cookies to rest at room temperature for 1-2 hours, ensuring icing design sets completely.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading and maintain crisp bunny shapes during baking.
- Control Cookie Thickness: Roll dough precisely to 1/4-inch thickness for consistent baking and optimal texture, ensuring even golden edges.
- Master Royal Icing Consistency: Adjust water gradually to achieve perfect piping texture – too thin causes bleeding, too thick creates difficulty in decorating.
- Customize Decorating Techniques: Use different piping tips, edible glitters, or pastel-colored sprinkles to personalize bunny cookies for various celebrations or dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg