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Easter Bunny Button Cookies

Easter Bunny Button Cookies: Adorable Melt-in-Your-Mouth Treats

Delightful Easter Bunny Button Cookies, perfect for a cheerful celebration with their tender texture and colorful candy centers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup butter softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks avoid whole eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Coating
  • 1/4 cup coarse sanding sugar
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup pastel candy-coated chocolate pieces or jelly beans or mini chocolate eggs

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour until just combined.
  5. Scoop small portions, roll into balls, and coat in coarse sanding sugar.
  6. Arrange on baking sheet, pressing a candy piece into the center of each.
  7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to use coarse sanding sugar for proper texture and decoration options can be varied.

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