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Easter Bunny Button Cookies

Easter Bunny Button Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delightful Easter Bunny Button Cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for festive gatherings and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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 avoid substitutes
For the Decoration
  • 1/4 cup Sanding Sugar coarse
  • 1 cup Chocolate M&M Candy or similar candy

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and smooth.
  4. Gently fold in all-purpose flour until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
  5. Portion dough into small balls, roll in sanding sugar, and place on the baking sheet.
  6. Press a chocolate M&M into the center of each dough ball.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days. Freeze for longer storage.

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