Easy Bunny Cookies
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Easy Bunny Cookies
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A fun and easy to make an Easter treat, these bunny cookies are soft and chewy sugar cookies made with only 8 ingredients and a cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
- 2¾ cups all purpose flour (at least 11% protein)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt*
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup +1½ tablespoons butter (softened) good quality (170 grams total, if you double the recipe then double this amount)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
*If you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (this is enough to make the bunny tails)
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
- 1¼ tablespoons cream cheese (whole room temperature)
- ½ tablespoon cream
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
EXTRAS
- 2-3 tablespoons grated coconut (unsweetened)
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and zest. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer (with the flat beaters) beat on medium speed the sugar and butter until creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat to combine. Add the dry ingredients and combine on low speed until a dough start to form.
- Move to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead to form a compact dough. Do not over knead. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.
- Remove the dough from the fridge and place on a lightly floured flat surface. Remove pieces of the dough and form ropes approximately 8 inches (20cm) long and a little more than ¼ inch (1 cm) wide. Make a double twist to form a bunny. Place them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and refrigerate while the oven is pre-heating.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
- Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes or until golden. Let cool 5-10 minutes on the baking sheet then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Make a small dollop of frosting on each bunny cookie for the tail and sprinkle with coconut. Press down lightly to get the coconut to stick. Enjoy!
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- In a small bowl beat together all the ingredients until creamy. Fill a pastry bag using a small hole tip.
Notes
- For room temperature ingredients remove from the fridge about 45-60 minutes before using.
- If you find the dough too dry add a bit more butter.
- If you wish you could add up to a ½ teaspoon of almond extract if you would like to flavor the dough although I think with the lemon zest and vanilla extract it has plenty of taste.
- To store the cookies - If you have made your bunny tails with the cream cheese frosting, these should only sit out at room temperature safely for 6-8 hours. After that store in an airtight container in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Freeze unfrosted cookies in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw, frost the bunny tail and enjoy before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
42mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
251IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 251IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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