Description
These Bunny Sugar Cookies with Floral Crowns are the perfect festive treat for Easter or spring celebrations! These soft, buttery sugar cookies are adorned with colorful royal icing bunny faces and floral crowns, creating an adorable and whimsical design. Perfect for baking with family and friends, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. With a delicate flavor and cute presentation, they’ll bring joy to any gathering. Make a batch today for your next springtime event!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
For the Royal Icing:
- 2 large egg whites
- 3 cups (375 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Gel food coloring: brown, pink, yellow, white, and green
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a bunny-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Royal Icing: In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until stiff peaks form.
- Color the Icing: Divide the royal icing into separate bowls and color each with your chosen gel food coloring. Use brown for the body, pink and yellow for the flowers, white for the bunny’s tail and ears, and green for the leaves.
- Decorate the Cookies: Use the royal icing to pipe out bunny faces, tails, and colorful floral crowns on each cookie. Start by outlining the bunny and then adding the floral details.
- Let the Icing Set: Allow the royal icing to dry and harden completely before serving or packaging.
- Serve and Enjoy: These cute bunny sugar cookies with floral crowns are perfect for spring celebrations, Easter, or any time you want to add a little cuteness to your day!
Notes
- If you prefer a different flavor for the icing, you can add a few drops of lemon or almond extract for an extra twist.
- For a quicker decorating process, you can add sprinkles on top of the royal icing.
- Make sure the royal icing hardens completely before packaging or serving to avoid smudging.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (excluding chilling time)
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Spring Treats, Easter Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
