Easter Bunny Button Cookies Recipe
These adorable Easter Bunny Button Cookies are a delightful treat for the holiday season. Soft, buttery cookies topped with colorful candy buttons, they are perfect for festive gatherings and kids’ parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Holiday
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1 cup pastel candy-coated chocolate buttons (like M&Ms or similar)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, form a soft dough.
- Shape and bake: Roll tablespoon-sized dough into balls, place on baking sheets, flatten slightly. Press 2-3 candy buttons into each. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges set. Cool on sheets, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- You can tint the dough with food coloring for a more festive appearance.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
