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Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies

Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies for a Sweet Easter Delight

Enjoy these Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies, perfect for Easter celebrations and kid-friendly baking!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1/2 cup Shortening Can replace with more butter if desired
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla if possible
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Essence Can be omitted or replaced with extra vanilla
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Use high-quality flour for best results
  • 1/2 cup Corn Starch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted for lump-free results
  • 1 cup Softened Butter At room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Adjust as needed for consistency
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • Sprinkles or Sugar Pearls For decorating

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Bowls
  • cookie cutters
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Sift together the all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking powder, and lemon zest.
  3. Beat together the unsalted butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond essence until combined.
  5. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  6. Chill the dough in plastic wrap for 15-20 minutes if too soft.
  7. Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut out bunny shapes.
  8. Bake for 9-10 minutes until edges are set and cookies are pale.
  9. Let baked cookies cool on wire racks before frosting.
  10. Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  11. Incorporate vanilla extract and milk to adjust frosting consistency.
  12. Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles.
  13. Arrange cookies on a platter and share with friends and family.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Perfect for holiday gatherings, these cookies will bring joy and sweetness to any occasion.

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