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Easter Bunny Button Cookies

Easter Bunny Button Cookies: Sweet Joy in Every Colorful Bite

Delight in every bite with these Easter Bunny Button Cookies, a colorful treat perfect for celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup sanding sugar or coarse sugar
  • 1 cup chocolate M&M candy or other candy-coated chocolates

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Teaspoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add egg yolks and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
  4. Roll the dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter, coating each in sanding sugar.
  5. Place on the prepared baking sheet and gently press an M&M into the center of each ball.
  6. Bake for about 10 minutes until edges start to turn golden, then cool on the sheet.
  7. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or packaging.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best texture, use softened butter, and avoid over-mixing the dough.

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