Description
Celebrate Easter with these delightful Easter Bunny Button Cookies, featuring buttery sugar cookies topped with festive Easter chocolate candies. Perfectly soft with a hint of vanilla, these charming treats are easy to make and ideal for holiday gatherings or sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Topping
- Sanding sugar (for rolling)
- Easter chocolate candy (such as mini eggs or chocolate bunnies)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract thoroughly until well combined, adding richness and flavor to the dough.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing carefully until a cohesive dough forms without overworking it.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in sanding sugar to give a sparkling, sweet coating.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sugared dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Add the Chocolate Candy: Gently press an Easter chocolate candy into the center of each cookie dough ball, ensuring it is slightly embedded but not completely flattened.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Cool the Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, helping them set properly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, serve these festive Easter Bunny Button Cookies as a charming, delicious treat perfect for celebrating the holiday!
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming.
- If dough is too sticky, chill it briefly before rolling.
- Sanding sugar adds a nice crunch and festive sparkle but can be substituted with regular sugar if needed.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- Use a variety of Easter chocolate candies to add color and fun to the cookies.
