Buttercream Bunny Cookies (Printable)
Buttery sugar cookies shaped like bunnies with creamy frosting topping
# What You Need:
→ Cookie Base
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Buttercream Frosting
08 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3 cups powdered sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
11 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
12 - Food coloring (optional, pastel shades for decorating)
→ Decorating Elements
13 - Candy eyes, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles (optional for bunny faces)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to butter mixture. Beat until fully combined, scraping down bowl sides as needed.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until dough forms. Do not overmix.
06 - Divide dough into two equal portions, shape into discs, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a bunny-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies and arrange 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges begin to turn golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
09 - While cookies cool, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until smooth and spreadable. Divide and tint portions with food coloring if desired.
10 - Frost cooled cookies with buttercream using piping bags or offset spatulas. Add candy eyes or sprinkles to create bunny faces. Allow frosting to set before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The dough is incredibly forgiving and roll out smoothly every single time
- Buttercream that stays silky for days of decorating adventures
02 -
- Chilling the dough is non negotiable or your bunnies will lose their shape in the oven
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the dreaded curdled frosting disaster
03 -
- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through for evenly golden bunnies
- Let the frosted cookies sit uncovered for 15 minutes to set the buttercream slightly