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Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies

Delightful Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies for Easter Fun

Celebrate Easter with Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies, a tender treat perfect for decorating and sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 count egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond essence omit if nut allergies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour King Arthur flour recommended
  • 1/2 cup corn starch essential for texture
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1 count lemon zest omit if preferred
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk to adjust consistency
For Decorating
  • decorations (sprinkles, sugar pearls) choose festive colors

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Cookie Cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking powder, and lemon zest in a bowl.
  3. Cream unsalted butter, shortening, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy for about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond essence and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut out bunny shapes with a cookie cutter.
  7. Bake for 9-10 minutes until edges are set, and cool on a wire rack.
  8. For frosting, beat softened butter, then gradually mix in sifted powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  9. Decorate cooled cookies with buttercream frosting and add colorful sprinkles or sugar pearls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Frosted cookies can be refrigerated for up to a week.

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