Description

Celebrate Easter with these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Bunny Sugar Cookies! These delightful treats are crisp on the edges, soft in the center, and perfect for decorating with pastel icing or colored sugar. A fun and festive baking project for the whole family!

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Tinted frosting or colored sugar for decorating

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Instructions

Create the Dough – In a bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until fluffy (about 5-7 minutes). Beat in the egg yolk and both extracts until well combined.
Chill the Dough – In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, beating just until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm.
Shape the Bunnies – Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Use bunny-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Place them 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake & Cool – Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges begin to brown. Let them cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
Decorate & Enjoy! – Use royal icing, buttercream, or colored sugar to decorate your bunny cookies however you like! Get creative with pastel shades and sprinkles.

Notes

If the dough gets too soft while rolling, place it back in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
For a citrusy twist, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hourS
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American