Buttercream Bunny Cookies (Print)
Buttery sugar cookies shaped like bunnies topped with silky buttercream frosting—ideal for spring and Easter celebrations.
# Ingredient list:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Buttercream Frosting
08 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
11 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
12 - Food coloring (optional, pastel shades)
→ Decoration
13 - Candy eyes, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the mixture.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
06 - Divide dough into two equal discs, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
07 - On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out bunny shapes and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are just beginning to turn golden. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
09 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and spreadable. Tint with food coloring if desired.
10 - Frost cooled cookies with buttercream using piping bags or spatulas. Add candy eyes or sprinkles to create bunny faces. Allow frosting to set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The buttercream pipes like a dream and stays soft for days
- These freeze beautifully unbaked, so you can prep ahead for Easter
- Kids go absolutely wild for decorating the bunny faces
02 -
- Chilling the dough is mandatory or your bunnies will lose their shapes in the oven
- Wait until cookies are completely cool before frosting or the buttercream will melt right off
03 -
- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through for even browning
- Work quickly when rolling out chilled dough before it softens too much