Description
Celebrate Easter with these delightful Easter Bunny Button Cookies. Soft, buttery sugar cookies topped with colorful Easter chocolate candies make a fun and festive treat perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
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 ensure the cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light, smooth, and fluffy, which adds air to the dough for tender cookies.
- Add Yolks and Vanilla: Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract thoroughly to incorporate rich flavor and binding.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour while mixing until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overwork the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball evenly by rolling it in sanding sugar for a sweet, sparkly exterior.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sugared dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Add Chocolate Candy: Gently press an Easter chocolate candy, such as a mini egg or chocolate bunny, into the center of each dough ball, embedding it slightly without flattening.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color, signaling they are perfectly baked.
- Cool the Cookies: Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to prevent sogginess underneath.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, serve these festive Easter Bunny Button Cookies as a sweet, charming treat to brighten up any holiday gathering!
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to achieve a smooth and fluffy dough.
- Be careful not to overbake; cookies should have slightly golden edges but remain soft in the center.
- Customize by using different types of Easter candies like jelly beans or pastel-colored M&Ms in place of chocolates.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- To reduce stickiness when rolling in sanding sugar, chill the dough briefly if it becomes too soft.
