Description
Celebrate Easter with these delightful Easter Bunny Button Cookies—soft, buttery sugar cookies topped with colorful Easter chocolate candies for a festive and fun treat that’s perfect for gatherings or gifting during the holiday season.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures even baking and prevents the cookies from sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until fully combined, which enriches the dough with flavor and moisture.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour while mixing until the dough comes together into a firm but pliable consistency suitable for shaping.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in sanding sugar to give the cookies a sparkling, crunchy exterior.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Add the Chocolate Candy: Press an Easter chocolate candy gently into the center of each dough ball to create the signature bunny button look and add a delightful surprise.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn slightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to set their shape and texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Share these charming Easter Bunny Button Cookies as a cheerful holiday treat that’s sure to bring smiles to family and friends.
Notes
- For best texture, use unsalted butter softened to room temperature.
- Feel free to substitute the Easter chocolate candy with your favorite mini chocolates or colored candies.
- Make sure to space cookies well on the baking sheet to avoid sticking as they spread slightly during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a decorative touch, roll some dough balls in colored sanding sugar to match your Easter theme.
