Buttercream Bunny Cookies (Print Version)
Buttery sugar cookies shaped like bunnies with creamy buttercream frosting, ideal for spring and Easter celebrations.
# What You Need:
→ For the Cookies
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ For the Buttercream Frosting
08 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
11 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
12 - Food coloring, optional pastel shades
→ For Decorating
13 - Candy eyes, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
07 - On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with bunny-shaped cookie cutter and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
08 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges just begin to turn golden. Cool completely on wire rack.
09 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, beating until smooth and spreadable. Tint with food coloring if desired.
10 - Frost cooled cookies with buttercream using piping bags or spatulas. Add candy eyes or sprinkles for bunny faces. Let frosting set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dough is incredibly forgiving and rolls out smoothly without sticking
- Buttercream frosting transforms these into edible art that adults and kids both adore
02 -
- Chilling the dough is non-negotiable because warm dough spreads and you will lose those bunny ear details
- Wait until cookies are completely cool before frosting or the buttercream will melt right off
03 -
- Rotating the baking sheet halfway through baking ensures even browning across all your bunnies
- Press candy eyes into the frosting immediately after piping so they adhere properly