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Easter Bunny Sugar Cookies

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These adorable Easter Bunny Sugar Cookies are buttery, soft, and fun to decorate! Shaped like cute bunnies and topped with colorful icing, these cookies are perfect for spring celebrations, Easter parties, and a delightful baking activity with kids.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

For the Royal Icing:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 4–6 tablespoons water
  • Gel food coloring (pink, white, and pastel shades)

For Decoration:

  • Small candy eyes or chocolate chips
  • Mini marshmallows (for bunny tails)
  • Pink sugar crystals or sprinkles

 

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
    In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing well.

  3. Combine and Chill:
    Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

  4. Preheat the Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  5. Shape and Bake:
    Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a bunny-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.

  6. Bake the Cookies:
    Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.

  7. Make the Royal Icing:
    Whisk together powdered sugar, meringue powder, and 4 tablespoons of water until smooth. Add more water, a teaspoon at a time, until the icing is thick but pipeable. Divide icing into bowls and tint with food coloring.

  8. Decorate the Cookies:

    • Base Layer: Pipe white icing to cover the bunny shape and let it set.
    • Add Details: Use pink icing for the bunny ears and nose. Attach candy eyes or pipe with chocolate.
    • Bunny Tails: Add a mini marshmallow with a dab of icing to the back of the bunny for a fluffy tail.
    • Optional: Sprinkle pink sugar on the ears for extra sparkle.

  9. Set the Icing:
    Let the decorated cookies sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours until the icing is fully set.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a shortcut, use store-bought cookie icing or edible markers for decorating.
  • These cookies also make great gifts when packaged in clear bags with festive ribbons.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/easter-bunny-sugar-cookies/