Description
These adorable Easter Bunny Button Cookies are a fun and festive treat for Easter! Soft, buttery cookies rolled in sanding sugar and topped with Easter chocolate candies like mini eggs or chocolate bunnies make for a sweet, seasonal snack. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a gift for friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Sanding sugar (for rolling)
- Easter chocolate candy (such as mini eggs or chocolate bunnies)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until the dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in sanding sugar to coat.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Add the Chocolate Candy:
- Push an Easter chocolate candy into the center of each cookie dough ball, gently pressing it down.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve these sweet and festive Easter Bunny Button Cookies for a fun holiday treat!
Notes
- You can use any Easter-themed chocolate candy you prefer, such as mini eggs, chocolate bunnies, or pastel-colored candies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week to keep them fresh.
- If you want a crunchier texture, bake for a minute or two longer, but watch the edges closely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert, Easter
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg