Description
Easter Bunny Button Cookies are tender, bite-sized Easter treats with sparkling sugar edges and pastel candy centers. Ready in just 25 minutes, they are perfect for Easter dessert tables, gifting, and fun kids’ baking projects.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coarse sanding sugar
1/2 cup pastel candy-coated chocolate pieces
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Add the flour and mix just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
5. Scoop teaspoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
6. Roll each ball in coarse sanding sugar to coat completely.
7. Place on the prepared baking sheet and gently press a candy piece into the center of each cookie.
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden and the tops are set.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Total time is approximately 25 minutes including 15 minutes prep and 8 to 10 minutes baking.
Cookies have a tender shortbread-like texture with lightly crisp edges and soft centers.
Use coarse sanding sugar for best sparkle and texture. Do not substitute regular granulated sugar for coating.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.
Freeze in a sealed container for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Easter Desserts Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 36 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg