Easter Bunny Sugar Cookies (Printer-Friendly)

Buttery, bunny-shaped sugar delights decorated with pastel icing and sprinkles—perfect for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

→ Icing & Decoration

09 - 2 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Food coloring (pastel colors)
13 - Sprinkles, candy eyes, or mini chocolate chips (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using. Beat until fully incorporated into the mixture.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients while mixing on low speed. Continue mixing until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
05 - Divide dough in half and shape into disks. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out bunny shapes using cookie cutters.
08 - Transfer cut cookies to prepared baking sheets, leaving approximately 1 inch of space between each cookie.
09 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are just beginning to turn golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
10 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide icing and add food coloring to achieve desired pastel shades.
11 - Apply colored icing to completely cooled cookies. Add sprinkles, candy eyes, or other decorations while icing is still wet. Allow icing to set completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These cookies hold their shape beautifully so your bunnies actually look like bunnies
  • The dough is incredibly forgiving and rolls out smoothly without sticking
  • Kids and adults alike will gather around to decorate creating memories together
02 -
  • Chilling the dough is non negotiable as warm dough spreads into blob bunnies
  • Rolling to exactly quarter inch thickness ensures even baking and sturdy decorating surfaces
  • Room temperature cookies are essential before icing or your designs will slide right off
03 -
  • Use a bench scraper to lift cut dough shapes without stretching or distorting them
  • Chill decorated cookies for fifteen minutes to set the icing before stacking or serving

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