Description
A delightful recipe for festive Easter bunny-shaped sugar cookies decorated with colorful icing, perfect for spring celebrations and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Food coloring (optional, for icing decorations)
- Sprinkles (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Step 3: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined to form a dough.
- Step 4: Divide the dough into two portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 5: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Step 6: Use bunny-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 7: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 8: To prepare icing, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Divide into bowls and add food coloring as desired.
- Step 9: Decorate the cooled cookies with colored icing and sprinkles as desired. Let the icing set before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough thoroughly before rolling. Decorate with additional sprinkles or edible decorations for extra festive flair.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Easter Bunny Sugar Cookies with Icing Decorations, festive, easy, spring
