Easter Bunny Button Cookies: Sweet Treats for Joyful Moments

Easter Bunny Button Cookies are delightful treats perfect for festive gatherings, combining color and sweetness for joyful moments.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

1 cup Butter Ensure it's softened for easier mixing.
3/4 cup Sugar May use brown sugar for a hint of molasses flavor.
2 large Egg Yolks The whites are not used, leading to a denser cookie.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a different essence.
2 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid over-mixing; this could lead to drier cookies.

For the Topping

1/4 cup Sanding Sugar Avoid granulated sugar as it melts during baking.
1 cup Chocolate M&M Candy Pastel colors are ideal for Easter.

Equipment

mixing bowl
Electric mixer
baking sheet
Parchment paper
spatula
teaspoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easter Bunny Button Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
Beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour until just combined.
Shape the dough into balls and roll in sanding sugar.
Place dough balls on baking sheet and press a chocolate M&M into each.
Bake the cookies for approximately 10 minutes.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for sharing at gatherings or giving as gifts. Adjust candy toppings for personal preference.

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