Description
Delight in these charming Easter Bunny Button Cookies, perfect for springtime celebrations and Easter baskets. Soft buttery cookies are adorned with pastel sanding sugar and button-like holes, making them both festive and fun. Optionally, they can be decorated further with a drizzle of melted white chocolate or candy melts for a sweet finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Decorations
- Pastel-colored sanding sugar or sprinkles
- 1/4 cup white chocolate or candy melts, melted (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Add Egg Yolk and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg yolk and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, beating until all ingredients are well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet mixture, stirring just until the dough comes together without overmixing.
- Form Cookie Balls: Divide the dough into tablespoon-sized portions and roll each into a smooth ball. Place them spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Create Button Holes: Gently flatten each dough ball using your fingers or the bottom of a glass. Using a small round object like a straw or piping tip, press two or four holes into the center of each cookie to mimic the look of buttons.
- Decorate with Sugar: Sprinkle pastel sanding sugar or colorful nonpareils over the cookies, pressing gently so they adhere well to the dough.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Decoration: If desired, drizzle the cooled cookies with melted white chocolate or candy melts to add a decorative and delicious finish.
Notes
- These cookies are an ideal addition to Easter baskets or spring-themed cookie trays.
- You can customize the dough by adding a few drops of food coloring to create even more festive cookies.
- Use a small, clean straw or piping tip to create neat button holes for authentic detailing.
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
