Description
Easter Bunny Button Cookies are vibrant, delightful, one-bite treats that embody the essence of spring celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Butter
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 2 large Egg Yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Sanding Sugar
- 1 cup Chocolate M&M Candy
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat on low speed until well combined.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed until just incorporated, avoiding over-mixing.
- Roll about one teaspoon of dough into a ball and coat in sanding sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press one chocolate M&M candy into the center of each dough ball.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Monitor closely to avoid overbaking.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Substitute butter with margarine for a dairy-free option.
- Brown sugar can enhance moisture and flavor.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free treat.
- Avoid granulated sugar as it melts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Easter Bunny Button Cookies, Spring Treats, Cookie Recipe