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Easter Bunny Button Cookies

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These cheerful Easter Bunny Button Cookies are a family-friendly twist on classic butter cookies, featuring a buttery, vanilla-forward flavor and vibrant pastel buttons for decoration.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Assorted pastel-colored buttons or candy-coated chocolates for decoration
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
  7. Press five buttons onto the top of each dough ball.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

For a fun variation, try different patterns with the pastel buttons or use a single color for themed trays.

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