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Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies

Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies for a Sweet Spring Delight

These Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies are delightful, buttery treats perfect for Easter festivities, combining almond and lemon flavors with colorful decorating fun.
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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: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Shortening can be fully replaced with butter
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar helps create a tender crumb
  • 1 count Egg room temperature
  • 1.5 tsp Vanilla Extract opt for pure extract
  • 2 tsp Almond Essence or extra vanilla for nut allergies
  • 4.25 cups All-Purpose Flour King Arthur flour recommended
  • 0.75 cup Corn Starch or increase flour if needed
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 tsp Lemon Zest optional but enhances flavor
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 6 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Essence or other extract swaps
  • 8 tbsp Milk or almond milk for flavor twist
For Decorating
  • Sugar Sprinkles opt for pastel colors
  • Black Sugar Pearls for bunny eyes

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie cutter
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C), preparing to bake.
  2. Sift together 4.25 cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ cup of corn starch, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of lemon zest.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, ½ cup of shortening, and 1.5 cups of granulated sugar.
  4. Mix in 1 egg, 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons of almond essence.
  5. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Roll out the cookie dough to about ¼ inch thick and cut shapes using a bunny-shaped cookie cutter.
  7. Bake for 9-10 minutes until the edges are set.
  8. Prepare the frosting by beating 1 cup of softened butter, then gradually adding 6 cups of powdered sugar and mixing until smooth.
  9. Once cookies are cool, decorate with frosting and sprinkles.
  10. Allow the frosting to set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t overmix the dough to ensure soft cookies.