Buttercream Bunny Cookies (Printable)
Buttery sugar cookies shaped like bunnies topped with creamy buttercream frosting, ideal for spring gatherings.
# What you need:
→ Cookie Dough
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
→ 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)
→ Decoration
13 - Candy eyes, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the butter mixture.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough forms a cohesive ball.
06 - Divide dough into two discs, wrap separately in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a bunny-shaped cookie cutter and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
09 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until smooth and spreadable. Tint portions with food coloring if desired.
10 - Frost cooled cookies with buttercream using piping bags or spatulas. Add candy eyes or sprinkles to create bunny faces. Allow frosting to set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cookie base is sturdy enough to hold all that frosting without crumbling apart
- These bring out genuine smiles from even the most serious people at spring gatherings
02 -
- Chilling the dough is nonnegotiable or your bunnies will puff up and lose their shape
- Frosting only sets when cookies are genuinely cool to the touch everywhere
03 -
- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through for even browning
- Keep a damp paper towel over your frosting bowls to prevent crusting