Easter Bunny Sugar Cookies (Printable)

Buttery sugar cookies shaped like Easter bunnies, ideal for springtime decorating and sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

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

→ Vanilla Icing

08 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
09 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Food coloring (optional)
12 - Sprinkles or sanding sugar (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
03 - Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the butter mixture.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
05 - Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap separately in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk to 1/4-inch thickness.
08 - Press bunny-shaped cookie cutters into dough and place cutouts 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Divide and add food coloring if desired.
11 - Apply icing to cooled cookies using spatulas or piping bags, then add sprinkles. Allow icing to set before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dough is incredibly forgiving and holds its shape perfectly during baking, so your bunnies keep their cute ears and whiskers intact
  • These cookies strike that magical balance between tender and sturdy, handling enthusiastic decorating without crumbling
  • The recipe makes exactly enough for a fun afternoon project without leaving you overwhelmed with leftovers
02 -
  • Chilling the dough is non negotiable because warm dough spreads in the oven and your bunnies lose their definition
  • Overworking the dough during rolling can make the cookies tough, so handle it gently and just enough to cut out shapes
  • The icing needs to be completely dry before stacking cookies, or you will end up with a messy situation
03 -
  • Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking time if your oven has hot spots for even browning
  • Re roll scraps only once because overworked dough creates tough cookies that lose their tender texture

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