Delightfully Sweet Easter Bunny Button Cookies
Adorable, buttery soft cookies with a festive pastel candy button center, perfect for spring, Easter celebrations, or gifting.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- hand mixer or stand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract choose one
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
For Rolling and Decoration
- colored sanding sugar for rolling dough balls
- pastel chocolate buttons or candy-coated chocolates for pressing into cookie centers after baking
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Cream softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Step 3: Add the egg and vanilla or almond extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
- Step 6: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball in colored sanding sugar for a festive sparkle.
- Step 7: Place dough balls spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 8: Press a small indentation into the center of each dough ball.
- Step 9: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Step 10: While cookies are still warm, press a pastel chocolate button or candy into the center of each cookie so it gently melts and sticks.
- Step 11: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to 7 days. They freeze well for up to 3 months—thaw at room temperature and press on fresh chocolate buttons if needed. For a healthier twist, substitute some flour with whole wheat pastry or oat flour. Customize with different extracts, sugars, or candy buttons as desired.