Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies
Delight in the charm of Soft Buttercream Bunny Cookies, perfect for celebrating spring! These delightful bunny-shaped cookies are not only visually appealing but also irresistibly soft and sweet. With a buttery texture and colorful buttercream frosting, they make an ideal treat for various gatherings, from Easter celebrations to fun family baking days. The best part is that they’re easy to make, allowing bakers of all skill levels to create adorable confections that everyone will love. Gather your family for a joyful activity and enjoy these festive cookies that capture the essence of springtime!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1.25 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 4.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup corn starch
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- For Buttercream Frosting: 1 cup butter, 6 cups powdered sugar, 8 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, shortening, and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and mix in vanilla and almond essence.
- Gradually stir in flour, corn starch, baking powder, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick; cut out shapes with bunny cookie cutters and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool before decorating.
- To make frosting, beat softened butter and sifted powdered sugar until creamy; gradually add vanilla essence and milk until smooth.
- Decorate cookies with frosting and top with sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg