Description

These Rosy Rabbit Cookies are soft, buttery sugar cookies decorated with pastel pink icing, marshmallow cheeks, and almond or fondant ears. Perfect for Easter, spring celebrations, or a fun baking project with kids, these adorable bunny cookies are easy to make and decorate.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

For the Decoration:

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk (adjust as needed)
Pink food coloring gel
White food coloring gel (optional, for brightness)
Mini marshmallows (for cheeks)
Black food coloring gel or edible ink pen (for eyes and nose)
Pink candy pearls (for noses)
Sliced almonds or fondant triangles (for ears)

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Instructions

Prepare the Cookie Dough:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.

Shape the Cookies:

Roll dough into small balls (about 1–1 ½ inches in diameter) and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Gently flatten each ball to form an oval or round shape resembling a bunny face.

Bake the Cookies:

Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden brown.
Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.

Prepare the Icing:

In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
Add pink food coloring for a rosy shade. Optionally, add white food coloring for brightness.

Decorate the Cookies:

Spread pink icing over each cookie using a spoon or piping bag.
Place sliced almonds or fondant triangles at the top for bunny ears.
Add mini marshmallows on each side for bunny cheeks.
Use black food coloring gel or an edible ink pen to draw small eyes and a nose.
Optionally, place a pink candy pearl as the nose for extra charm.

Final Touches:

Let the icing set before serving. Enjoy these cute and delicious Rosy Rabbit Cookies!

Notes

For a chocolate version: Add ¼ cup cocoa powder to the dough.
For a citrus twist: Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest and use lemon extract instead of almond extract.
For a gluten-free version: Swap all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend.
For faster drying icing: Let cookies sit in a cool, dry place or use a fan.

Prep Time: 20minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American