Description
These festive Easter Bunny Button Cookies are a fun treat for the holiday season! Soft and buttery cookies rolled in sanding sugar, topped with Easter chocolate candy, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for Easter gatherings or as a sweet gift.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Sanding sugar (for rolling)
- Easter chocolate candy (such as mini eggs or chocolate bunnies)
Instructions
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Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until the dough forms.
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Shape the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in sanding sugar to coat.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Add the Chocolate Candy:
- Push an Easter chocolate candy into the center of each cookie dough ball, gently pressing it down.
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Bake the Cookies:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve these sweet and festive Easter Bunny Button Cookies for a fun holiday treat!
Notes
- Make sure to use mini Easter chocolate eggs or chocolate bunnies for the best festive touch!
- You can switch up the types of candy you use—chocolate or peanut butter eggs work great.
- These cookies make an adorable gift for friends or family, packaged in a cute box or jar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150-180 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg