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Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies

Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies for Sweet Spring Moments

Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies are perfect for Easter celebrations with their tender texture and delightful almond and lemon flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 teaspoon almond essence can be omitted
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour preferably King Arthur
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/4 cup milk adjust for consistency
For Decoration
  • 1 cup sugar sprinkles optional
  • 1/2 cup black sugar pearls optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie cutter
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking powder, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter, shortening, and granulated sugar together in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the egg, vanilla essence, and almond essence, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. If necessary, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut out bunny shapes.
  8. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  10. Beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy, then add vanilla essence and milk.
  11. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles and sugar pearls.
  12. Let the decorated cookies sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are great for family gatherings and perfect for Easter celebrations.

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